Giant malignant cystic pheochromocytoma: a case report.

Cystic malignant pheochromocytomas are uncommon. Differing from solid pheochromocytomas, which produce catecholamines and present adrenergic syndrome, cystic pheochromocytomas, may not produce these. Preoperative diagnosis may be difficult.

Giant liposarcoma of the omentum mimicking an ovarian tumor. A case report.

Liposarcomas are common soft tissue of the retroperitoneum and the limbs. They are rarely found in the greater omentum. Once in the peritoneum, these can become enormous and can be mistaken for ovarian mass.

[Desmoid tumors of the abdominal wall: three cases].

Desmoids tumors are rare. They often develop from the fascia and muscles of the abdominal wall. They are considered as benign, but endowed with local aggressiveness.

[Sternal metastasis from differentiated thyroid carcinoma: what management?].

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate results of surgical management for sternal metastasis from differentiated thyroid carcinoma.

Methods: A retrospective study has been completed on patients treated in our department for sternal metastasis from differentiated thyroid carcinoma.

Results: Among the 235 patients who underwent thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer, seven (3%) had sternal metastasis during follow-up.