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They are typically large bulky tumors which tend to have multiple smaller satellites extending beyond the main confines of the tumor. | They are typically large bulky tumors which tend to have multiple smaller satellites extending beyond the main confines of the tumor. | ||
== Historical Perspective == | |||
== Classification == | |||
== Pathophysiology == | |||
== Causes == | |||
== Differentiating Liposarcoma from other Diseases == | |||
== Epidemiology and Demographics == | |||
== Risk Factors == | |||
== Natural History, Complications and Prognosis == | |||
== Diagnosis == | |||
=== Staging === | |||
=== History and Symptoms === | |||
=== Physical Examination === | |||
=== Laboratory Findings === | |||
=== CT === | |||
=== MRI === | |||
=== Other Imaging Findings === | |||
=== Other Diagnostic Studies === | |||
== Treatment == | |||
=== Medical Therapy === | |||
=== Surgery === | |||
=== Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy === | |||
=== Future or Investigational Therapies === | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Liposarcoma is a malignant tumor that arises in fat cells in deep soft tissue, such as that inside the thigh or in the retroperitoneum.
They are typically large bulky tumors which tend to have multiple smaller satellites extending beyond the main confines of the tumor.
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Liposarcoma from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Staging
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
CT
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
References