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==Natural History== | ==Natural History== | ||
*Liposarcomas may remain asymptomatic for a long time, specially if they are located in the retroperitoneum. The common presentation for a liposarcoma located in the soft tissue of the skin is a painless growing mass without other symptoms. | |||
==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
Natural History
- Liposarcomas may remain asymptomatic for a long time, specially if they are located in the retroperitoneum. The common presentation for a liposarcoma located in the soft tissue of the skin is a painless growing mass without other symptoms.
Complications
Metastatic Disease
The most common sites of metastases from liposarcoma are to the lungs, liver, peritoneal surfaces, and brain (1).
Prognosis
The prognosis varies depending on the site of origin, the type of cancer cell, the tumor size, the depth, and proximity to lymph nodes. Metastases are common. The 5 year survival rate for a high-grade liposarcoma is less than 50%.
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