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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
The physical examination findings will depend on the location of the lyposarcoma, the most common locations are in the extremities or retroperitoneal. | *The physical examination findings will depend on the location of the lyposarcoma, the most common locations are in the extremities or retroperitoneal. | ||
*It is important to search for lymph node enlargement to determine the stage of the disease. | |||
*An entire body examination is mandatory to assess lymph node involvement and distant metastasis. | |||
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[[File:Liposarcoma Knee.jpg|thumb|350px|Liposarcoma in the right knee. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.]] | [[File:Liposarcoma Knee.jpg|thumb|350px|Liposarcoma in the right knee. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.]] | ||
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====Extremities==== | ====Extremities==== | ||
*The most common location is in the lower extremities, specially in the tight or popliteal region. | *The most common location is in the lower extremities, specially in the tight or popliteal region. | ||
*A painless mass is palpated in the anatomic location of the liposarcoma. | *A painless mass is palpated in the anatomic location of the liposarcoma. | ||
*In the physical examination, is important to assess the following characteristics: | |||
:* Size | |||
:* Location | |||
:* Depth | |||
:* Involvement of adjacent structures (such as peripheral nerves or veins) | |||
:* Edema | |||
====Retroperitoneal==== | ====Retroperitoneal==== | ||
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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
- The physical examination findings will depend on the location of the lyposarcoma, the most common locations are in the extremities or retroperitoneal.
- It is important to search for lymph node enlargement to determine the stage of the disease.
- An entire body examination is mandatory to assess lymph node involvement and distant metastasis.
Extremities
- The most common location is in the lower extremities, specially in the tight or popliteal region.
- A painless mass is palpated in the anatomic location of the liposarcoma.
- In the physical examination, is important to assess the following characteristics:
- Size
- Location
- Depth
- Involvement of adjacent structures (such as peripheral nerves or veins)
- Edema
Retroperitoneal
References