# Giant Lipoma‐Like Liposarcoma of the Mediastinum: A Rare Case of Acute Respiratory Failure

## TL;DR

A 60-year-old man experienced acute respiratory failure caused by a large mediastinal tumor, which improved after surgery.

## Contribution

The case highlights the critical role of timely diagnosis and surgical removal in managing large mediastinal tumors.

## Key findings

- A 2850-g lipoma-like liposarcoma caused acute respiratory failure in a 60-year-old man.
- Surgical removal of the tumor led to immediate improvement in respiratory function.

## Abstract

This report presents a rare case of a 60‐year‐old man with acute respiratory failure due to a giant lipoma‐like liposarcoma. Following the successful surgical removal of the 2850‐g mass, the patient's respiratory function improved immediately. This case highlights the importance of diagnosis and surgical intervention in managing large mediastinal tumors.