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Esophagus liposarcoma

MedGen UID:
232163
•Concept ID:
C1333456
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Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Esophageal Liposarcoma; esophageal liposarcoma; Esophagus Liposarcoma; esophagus liposarcoma; Liposarcoma of Esophagus; liposarcoma of esophagus; liposarcoma of oesophagus; Liposarcoma of the Esophagus; liposarcoma of the esophagus; liposarcoma of the oesophagus
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0003586

Definition

A malignant adipose tissue neoplasm of the esophagus, characterized by multivacuolated lipoblasts with hyperchromatic nuclei, a solid pattern of growth, and a rich vascular network. It arises from the mucosal and submucosal layers of the lower esophagus. Clinical presentation includes progressive dysphagia, nausea, throat discomfort, and foreign body sensation. [from NCI]

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  • CROGVEsophagus liposarcoma

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PubMed

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors--definition, clinical, histological, immunohistochemical, and molecular genetic features and differential diagnosis.
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Miettinen M, Sobin LH, Sarlomo-Rikala M
Mod Pathol 2000 Oct;13(10):1134-42. doi: 10.1038/modpathol.3880210. PMID: 11048809

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Diagnosis

Huge myxoid liposarcoma of the esophagus: a case report.
Hasanabadi MS, Amiri M, Tajedini A, Yazdi AK, Heidarali M, Amali A, Banazadeh M, Mokhtari Z, Azizi MR
Acta Med Iran 2011;49(2):118-21. PMID: 21598223

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