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*The physical examination is usually unremarkable among patients with [[retroperitoneal]] liposarcomas. | *The physical examination is usually unremarkable among patients with [[retroperitoneal]] liposarcomas. Commonly, abdominal liposarcomas are located in the lower quadrants. The development of symptoms may not start until the [[retroperitoneal]] liposarcomas measures up to 10-20 cm. | ||
*Other pertinent physical examination findings for [[retroperitoneal]] location include:<ref name="KumarasamyGayer2011">{{cite journal|last1=Kumarasamy|first1=Narmadan A.|last2=Gayer|first2=Gabriela|title=Retroperitoneal Sarcomas|journal=Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI|volume=32|issue=5|year=2011|pages=422–432|issn=08872171|doi=10.1053/j.sult.2011.06.002}}</ref> | *Other pertinent physical examination findings for [[retroperitoneal]] location include:<ref name="KumarasamyGayer2011">{{cite journal|last1=Kumarasamy|first1=Narmadan A.|last2=Gayer|first2=Gabriela|title=Retroperitoneal Sarcomas|journal=Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI|volume=32|issue=5|year=2011|pages=422–432|issn=08872171|doi=10.1053/j.sult.2011.06.002}}</ref> | ||
*Palpable abdominal [[mass]] | |||
*[[Abdominal tenderness]] | |||
*[[Abdominal distention]] | |||
====Lymphadenopathy==== | ====Lymphadenopathy==== | ||
*Regional nontender [[lymphadenopathy]] may be a pertinent finding on physical examination that suggests [[lymph]] | *Regional nontender [[lymphadenopathy]] may be a pertinent finding on physical examination that suggests [[lymph node]] involvement, which is important for TNM staging of the disease. | ||
*Whole-body examination for lymphadenopathy is also warranted to evaluate for distal [[metastasis]]. | *Whole-body examination for lymphadenopathy is also warranted to evaluate for distal [[metastasis]]. | ||
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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]
Overview
Physical examination findings of liposarcoma depend on the location of the tumor. Since most liposarcomas are located in the lower extremities, liposarcoma is commonly associated with the findings of palpable firm nontender mass in one lower extremity. Physical examination of retroperitoneal liposarcomas is usually unremarkable, but other pertinent findings on physical examination of retroperitoneal liposarcomas include palpation of an abdominal mass, abdominal distension, and tenderness.
Physical Examination
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Physical examination findings will depend on the location of the liposarcoma. Most liposarcomas are located in the lower extremities or in the retroperitoneum.
Extremities
- A palpable firm nontender mass may be appreciated on physical examination. Assessment of the following mass characteristics is crucial during physical examination:
Abdomen
- The physical examination is usually unremarkable among patients with retroperitoneal liposarcomas. Commonly, abdominal liposarcomas are located in the lower quadrants. The development of symptoms may not start until the retroperitoneal liposarcomas measures up to 10-20 cm.
- Other pertinent physical examination findings for retroperitoneal location include:[1]
- Palpable abdominal mass
- Abdominal tenderness
- Abdominal distention
Lymphadenopathy
- Regional nontender lymphadenopathy may be a pertinent finding on physical examination that suggests lymph node involvement, which is important for TNM staging of the disease.
- Whole-body examination for lymphadenopathy is also warranted to evaluate for distal metastasis.
References
- ↑ Kumarasamy, Narmadan A.; Gayer, Gabriela (2011). "Retroperitoneal Sarcomas". Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI. 32 (5): 422–432. doi:10.1053/j.sult.2011.06.002. ISSN 0887-2171.