Ma Jian, Liao Lihang, Du Xiaojun
Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, P.R. China.
Oncol Lett. 2025 Apr 11;29(6):294. doi: 10.3892/ol.2025.15040. eCollection 2025 Jun.
Giant liposarcoma of the esophagus is an exceedingly rare esophageal tumor with complex treatment options. This study investigated the treatment modalities and reported on the clinical outcomes of two cases involving giant, well-differentiated liposarcoma of the esophagus, providing a reference for the management of similar cases. Both tumors measured >20 cm in length and had diameters exceeding 4 cm; one case exhibited a lobulated appearance with visibly expanded blood vessels on its surface. Following discussions within a multidisciplinary team, under general anesthesia with tracheal intubation, the endoscopy team conducted endoscopic submucosal dissection, collaborating with the thoracic surgery team to manage potential bleeding risks. Both patients successfully underwent endoscopic tumor removal with postoperative pathology confirming the presence of well-differentiated liposarcoma and no observed complications. For patients with giant and complex well-differentiated liposarcomas, endoscopic dissection in conjunction with multidisciplinary collaboration represents a safe and effective treatment option, ensuring complete tumor removal while minimizing surgical trauma and enhancing patient prognosis.
食管巨大脂肪肉瘤是一种极为罕见的食管肿瘤,治疗方案复杂。本研究调查了治疗方式,并报告了两例食管巨大高分化脂肪肉瘤的临床结果,为类似病例的管理提供参考。两个肿瘤长度均>20 cm,直径超过4 cm;其中一例呈分叶状外观,表面可见血管扩张。在多学科团队讨论后,在内镜团队在气管插管全身麻醉下进行内镜黏膜下剥离术,并与胸外科团队合作处理潜在出血风险。两名患者均成功接受内镜下肿瘤切除,术后病理证实为高分化脂肪肉瘤,未观察到并发症。对于巨大且复杂的高分化脂肪肉瘤患者,内镜下剥离术联合多学科协作是一种安全有效的治疗选择,可确保完全切除肿瘤,同时将手术创伤降至最低并改善患者预后。