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In this paper we present a case of primary mediastinal liposarcoma and describe CT findings of this malignant tumor. In light of the literature we also discussed the mediastinal fatty masses.
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Koçer, N., Çarsancakli, B., Ganiyusufoğlu, K. et al. Primary myxoid-type mediastinal liposarcoma. Eur. Radiol. 6, 831–833 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00240682
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