PRIMARY PERICARDIAL LIPOSARCOMA IN A YOUNG LADY
Pericardial Liposarcoma
Keywords:
Liposarcoma, Pericardial mass, Primary pericardial tumour.Abstract
Liposarcomas are tumors that appear to arise from precursors of adipocytes and are most commonly found in the
extremities and retroperitoneum. They can metastasize to pericardium, but a primary liposarcoma in pericardium
is very rare and generally has an insidious onset and often presents with complications. Treatment is primarily
surgical; doxorubicin has a limited role in treatment. Now newer receptor directed therapies have shown benefit
in liposarcomas. Primary pericardial liposarcoma due to its rarity is best treated at a high volume center. Here we
present to our colleagues a case of primary pericardial liposarcoma in a young lady; whom we referred to a
tertiary care center after diagnosis for optimum care.