Liposarcoma (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
What are the symptoms of Liposarcoma?
Liposarcoma is asymtpomatic in intial stage. As it progresses, depending on the location, following symptoms may be found.
- Swelling/Lump at any part of your body. It may be soft or firm and usually slow growing.
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Blood in stools
- Blood in vomitus
- Abdominal pain
- Urinary disturbances
- Breathing difficulties
What causes Liposarcoma?
The cause of liposarcoma is unknown. Although liposarcoma can arise after a trauma, a benign lump may also cause liposarcoma
Who is at highest risk?
Research has indicated that liposarcoma can develop due to several factors.
- Radiation : People who have been exposed to radiation therapy for other types of cancer such as lymphoma, breast cancer has increased risk of developing liposarcoma in the area treated with radiation.
- Genetics: Some genetic diseases may increase the risk of developing liposarcoma, like the following.
- Neurofibromatosis (NF1; von Recklinghausen disease
- Gardner syndrome( Familial adenomatous polyposis)
- Li-Fraumeni syndromeRetinoblastoma
- Werner syndrome
- Nevoid basal cell carcinoma (Gorlin syndrome)
- Exposure to chemicals such as given below may increase the risk of developing liposarcoma.
- Vinyl chloride
- Arsenic
- Thorium dioxide(Thorotrast)
How to know you have liposarcoma?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Liposarcoma?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Liposarcoma