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Review
. 2022 Aug 26;14(8):e28438.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.28438. eCollection 2022 Aug.

Myxomatous Liposarcoma of the Mediastinum: A Review of the Literature

Syed A Bokhari  1 , Shahan Haseeb  1 , Mohammad W Baig  2   1 , Palwasha Qamar  3 , Hamza H Bangash  4 , Zahra B Manzoor  4   5 , Haider Ali Babar Khan  1 , Misbah Kaleem  6 , Shafia Munir  1 , Shawal Haseeb  7
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Review

Myxomatous Liposarcoma of the Mediastinum: A Review of the Literature

Syed A Bokhari et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Myxomatous liposarcoma is an extremely rare type of mediastinal tumour that manifests in a manner comparable to other lung pathologies. Chest pain, shortness of breath, and dysphagia are the common presenting complaints. Radiological examinations or postoperative histological examinations provide the majority of the diagnostic evidence. The cornerstone of therapy consists of surgery and sometimes chemotherapy. Those who are afflicted have a better chance of experiencing favourable outcomes if they receive a diagnosis and treatment quickly.

Keywords: mediastinal liposarcoma; mediastinum; myxomatous liposarcoma; otolaryngology; radiotherapy.

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The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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