Retroperitoneal sarcoma: A report of two cases

Abstract

Retroperitoneal sarcomas are rare tumors, with the potential for late presentation due to their location, lack of significant symptoms at an early stage and availability of space for expansion. For the same reason, along with their proximity to vital structures, the majority of such tumors are deemed inoperable. Surgery offers the only hope of cure in such patients, at times with the addition of adjuvant therapy. We present here two cases of large retroperitoneal sarcomas where complete resection was possible, with potential for cure.