title: Massive localized lymphedema of the thigh mimicking liposarcoma.
abstract: Massive localized lymphedema represents a pseudosarcoma seen most commonly in middle-aged morbidly obese patients that radiologically can be easily confused for a soft-tissue sarcoma if one is not familiar with this entity. Although considered relatively rare, as the obesity epidemic continues to rise, the incidence of this entity will likely increase as well. We present a case of massive localized lymphedema occurring in the medial thigh, the most common location, with imaging and pathologic correlation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific St, Box 357115, Seattle, WA 98195-6500, USA.
authors.forename: Jack
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Porrino
authors.affiliation: Arizona State Radiology, 2492 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718, USA.
authors.forename: Josh
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Walsh
keywords: Liposarcoma; Massive localized lymphedema; Pseudosarcoma of obesity