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Large Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma – A Series of Five Cases

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Large retroperitoneal liposarcomas represent a unique situation and require a more aggressive surgical approach, including multiple resections for recurrences. We report a series of 5 cases of large retroperitoneal liposarcoma managed aggressively with surgical resection. All cases presented with lump and abdominal pain and diagnosis was established by Ultrasonography and CT scan. Post-operative course was uneventful and a median follow up of 3 years, all patients were free from recurrence.

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  1. Department of General Surgery, T. N. Medical College and B.Y. L. Nair Ch. Hospital, 504 B, Gold Coin, Tardeo Road, Mumbai, 4000034, India

    Rajeev M. Joshi, Gautum K. Gangurde, Nikhil P. Talathi, Parag P. Telavane, Rajinder Singh, Satish R. Hanamshetti & Devbrata R. Adhikari

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Joshi, R.M., Gangurde, G.K., Talathi, N.P. et al. Large Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma – A Series of Five Cases. Indian J Surg 75 (Suppl 1), 64–68 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-011-0348-9

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