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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 Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Liposarcoma, Myxoid - A liposarcoma containing myxomatous tissue. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Liposarcoma Medical Definitions and Terms

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