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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alejandro Lemor, M.D. [2]

History and Symptoms

• The symptoms of liposarcoma will depend on the location of the tumor.
• Liposarcomas located in the extremities would be noted as a mass, and the primary complain would be a slow growing painless mass.
• The most common location of superficial liposarcomas are the lower extremities, specially the tight and popliteal region.
• Retroperitoneal liposarcomas have a different presentations, they will be associated with weight loss, abdominal pain.
• Tumor may compress adjacent organs, such as kidneys or ureters, which may lead to kidney failure.