A Successful Chemoembolization of a Retroperitoneal Soft Tissue Sarcoma: A Case Report

We describe a case of a 71-year-old male patient, who had a very well succeeded treatment of a large retroperitoneal sarcoma with the combination of chemoembolization, systemic chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy. Initially, it was noticed in an incidental way he had a large retroperitoneal mass (15 cm × 10 cm × 9.2 cm) through magnetic resonance, when he was 63. The case was considered inoperable by the treating physicians. After neoadjuvant therapy, the residual tumor could be completely excised by the responsible surgeon. With a follow-up of #x3e;5 years, since the end of treatment, the patie nt remains in complete remission and, probably, cured from his illness. Large retroperitoneal sarcomas are still a great challenge for oncologists. According to the medical literature, chemoembolization can benefit some patients, but most of them in a palliative setting. In our report, we believe it s contribution was critical for a great outcome. In selected cases, it is possible this procedure may be an additional therapeutic modality, as part of a multidisciplinary approach.Case Rep Oncol 2021;14:1691 –1697
Source: Case Reports in Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research