Open AccessMetastatic myxoid liposarcoma of the brain: a case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Baha’eddin A. Muhsen,
Ansam Ghzawi,
Ahmad Fares,
Maysa AlHussaini,
Samer Salah
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
future science oa
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.825
H-Index - 23
ISSN - 2056-5623
DOI - 10.2144/fsoa-2021-0077
Subject(s) - medicine , radiosurgery , liposarcoma , myxoid liposarcoma , soft tissue , brain metastasis , vomiting , metastasis , radiation therapy , radiology , surgery , sarcoma , pathology , cancer
Aim: Myxoid liposarcoma (MLS) is a rare malignant soft-tissue neoplasm in which brain metastasis is still considered rare. We present a case of MLS brain metastasis and review of the literature. Case presentation: A 24-year-old male patient presented with headache, decreased level of consciousness and vomiting. He was treated for distal right thigh MLS 2-years ago. Imaging studies of the brain showed a left frontal intracranial mass. The patient underwent surgical resection followed by stereotactic radiosurgery. The histopathological study revealed metastatic myxoid/roundcell liposarcoma infiltrating the bone and peripheral margins. Conclusion: Treatment options for MLS usually includes surgical resection and adjuvant radiotherapy. A case-by-case based multidisciplinary approach is recommended for the management of similar cases.