Hernández PRE, Ortiz PJ, Orozco P, Wellman R

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Sarcomas represent less than 1% of malignant tumors, and only 10 to 15% are found in the retroperitoneum. The most frequently found tumors in the retroperitoneum are malignant fibrous histiocytoma, liposarcomas and leiomyosarcomas. The cornerstone for treatment this type of tumors is surgery, and size does not represent a contraindication for it. Case report: 30 year old female patient with history of slow abdominal growth for the last 4 years, accompanied by weight loss and early satiety. She was operated removing a tumor weighting 20 kg. Conclusions: Size of retroperitoneal tumors should not represent a contraindication for surgical treatment. Whenever a multiorganic resection is feasible, a complete macroscopic resection should be contemplated.

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