Dedifferentiated Liposarcoma of the Rectum: A Case Report.

Gastro Hep Adv

Department of Surgery, Inova Health System, Fairfax, Virginia.

Published: March 2024

Liposarcoma is a malignant soft tissue tumor that rarely involves the gastrointestinal tract. The dedifferentiated type typically carries the worst prognosis. Here, we describe a rare case of dedifferentiated liposarcoma of the rectum in a young male patient who was treated with surgical excision. Treatment is often difficult and there is no clear consensus on the benefits of radiotherapy or chemotherapy.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gastha.2024.03.010DOI Listing

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