Diseases
liposarcoma
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Overview
Liposarcoma is a type of cancer that occurs in fat cells in the body, most often in the muscles of the limbs or the abdomen. Liposarcoma is a rare type of cancer that begins in the fat cells. Liposarcoma is considered a type of soft tissue sarcoma
Symptoms
- abdominal pain
- pain
- swelling
- a growing lump of tissue under your skin
- weakness of the affected limb
Causes
- it's not clear what causes liposarcoma.
Risk factors
- radiation (especially radiation therapy used to treat other malignancies)
- certain family cancer syndromes
Diagnosis
- imaging tests.
- removing a sample of tissue for testing.
- using advanced lab tests to determine the kinds of cells involved in the cancer.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is liposarcoma?
Liposarcoma is a type of cancer that occurs in fat cells in the body, most often in the muscles of the limbs or the abdomen. Liposarcoma is a rare type of cancer that begins in the fat cells. Liposarcoma is considered a type of soft tissue sarcoma
What are the symptoms of liposarcoma?
abdominal pain, pain, swelling, a growing lump of tissue under your skin, weakness of the affected limb
What causes liposarcoma?
it's not clear what causes liposarcoma.
Which medicines are used for liposarcoma?
eribulin
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