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.
Wyatt
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Plastic Surgery Section, West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Medical Center, Calif, USA.
Gresens
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Miller
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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