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Liposarcoma
Medical Definition: | A malignant tumor derived from primitive or embryonal lipoblastic cells. It may be composed of well-differentiated fat cells or may be dedifferentiated: myxoid (LIPOSARCOMA, MYXOID), round-celled, or pleomorphic, usually in association with a rich network of capillaries. Recurrences are common and dedifferentiated liposarcomas metastasize to the lungs or serosal surfaces. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Stedman, 25th ed) |
Guide Notes: | /blood supply /chem /second /secret /ultrastruct permitted; coord IM with precoord organ/neopl term (IM) |
Also Called: | Liposarcoma, Dedifferentiated,Liposarcoma, Pleomorphic |
Liposarcoma, Myxoid - A liposarcoma containing myxomatous tissue. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
Liposarcoma Medical Definitions and Terms
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