Abstract
Introduction: Of the retroperitoneal tumors, the liposarcoma is considered of fast growth and great percentage of recurrence, the authors consider it an unusual pathology. Retroperitoneal sarcomas are uncommon, accounting for 10 to 15% of all sarcomas, and their annual incidence is estimated at 2.7 cases per million inhabitants. It was decided to perform the present study due to its unusual pathology, the main objective being the importance of the surgical management of this type of giant retroperitoneal tumors.
Methods: A descriptive, retrospective, longitudinal study was carried out at the Abel Gilbert Pontón Hospital from January 2013 to December 2017. A review of the clinical histories of all the patients who attended the outpatient clinic presenting abdominal mass was performed. Those with anatomopathological diagnosis of giant retroperitoneal liposarcoma are selected, with complete data in their history and with at least 2 controls by external consultation.
Results: the sample studied was of 4 patients surgically intervened between 40 and 65 years. Tumors between 45 to 70 cm, 1 case with commitment to neighboring organs. No complications were reported. They were discharged on average 2 weeks after surgery.
Conclusion: The series of cases reviewed shows that the proper management of this type of pathologies is multidisciplinary, being the cornerstone the surgical treatment.