A man named Mr. Liang, 53 years old and living in Zhejiang, went to Ningbo No. 2 Hospital two months ago due to chest tightness and fatigue. Doctors discovered a large mediastinal tumor, 20 cm in diameter, that was pressing on his heart, aorta, and esophagus. However, surprisingly, Mr. Liang was unaware of the tumor’s presence.
Further tests revealed that the tumor was a low-grade malignant liposarcoma with a positive prognosis. Dr. Duong Minh Loi, Deputy Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Ninh Ba No. 2 Hospital determined that surgery was the only option for Mr. Liang.
Despite the risks involved in removing the large tumor, the surgical team successfully completed a 5-hour procedure to extract the 2.7 kg tumor.
Mr. Liang recovered well and was discharged from the hospital after 11 days.
The characteristics of the tumor contributed to Mr. Liang’s lack of awareness of his condition as it grew slowly and had a soft texture.
Dr. Duong emphasized the importance of regular medical examinations and chest x-rays to detect tumors early.
He recommended CT scans for accurate diagnosis of mediastinal tumors as conventional X-rays may not provide clear results.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of early detection and treatment of cancer through routine medical screenings.
