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Primary liposarcoma of the mediastinum is rare, but cases of recurrence have been reported in the English literature. We successfully resected a recurrent pericardial liposarcoma, detected 5 years after the initial resection of a liposarcoma of the anterior mediastinum invading the pericardium. Routine follow-up computed tomography showed the recurrence and suggested invasion of the pericardial cavity, which was supported by the findings of transesophageal ultrasonography. As cine-magnetic resonance imaging suggested that the tumor was resectable, an operation was performed. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of recurrent liposarcoma and showed clear surgical margins.
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Noji, T., Morikawa, T., Kaji, M. et al. Successful Resection of a Recurrent Mediastinal Liposarcoma Invading the Pericardium: Report of a Case. Surg Today 34, 450–452 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-003-2719-8
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