title: Surgical resection of a giant primary liposarcoma of the anterior mediastinum.
abstract: This case describes the incidental finding and surgical removal of an 1.8-kg liposarcoma in the anterior mediastinum. These tumors are very rare and would normally present with symptoms of intrathoracic compression; however, this patient was completely asymptomatic. The case presentation and treatment rationale are described along with a brief review of existing literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA vishnu.mani@nyumc.org mani.montfort@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Vishnu R
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Mani
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons at Harlem Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Godwin
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ofikwu
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons at Harlem Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Safavi