Well-differentiated liposarcoma (atypical lipoma) of the lower extremity in a patient with bilateral leg lipodystrophy and lymphedema.
We present a report of a patient with bilateral lower extremity lipodystrophy and lymphedema who underwent excision of a large extremity liposarcoma. Total excision of the tumor was performed with no evidence of recurrence to date. The natural history, characteristics, and management of this tumor are discussed. A high index of suspicion and awareness among surgeons and pathologists should allow accurate diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
Plastic Surgery Section, West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Medical Center, Calif, USA.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008060:Lipodystrophy / Q000150:complications*; D008080:Liposarcoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery