Liposarcoma (LPS) is a soft tissue malignancy. Liposarcoma** is more common and also affects adolescents and children, and it grows in a short period of time, is larger, and has a harder texture than lipoma, and is usually single.
The cause of liposarcoma is not well understood. Liposarcoma is generally ** and most commonly occurs in the lower extremities, retroperitoneum, perirenal area, mesenteric region, and shoulder. Tumors that occur in the abdominal cavity or in the body are difficult to detect early, and they are often seen only when they are significantly enlarged, and a mass is found after CT and other imaging examinations. Tumors that grow to a larger size may compress blood vessels, nerves, and nearby organs, causing symptoms.
For liposarcoma, surgical excision is the most effective method. Pathological classification was performed after surgery. Liposarcoma is prone to local ** after surgery, and according to the specific stage of the disease, some patients need to take other comprehensive adjuvant ** measures after surgery.
Lipomas and liposarcomas are two very different things. Lipomas are benign, while liposarcoma is a malignant tumor.
Doctor reminds that although lipomas are benign, they may also undergo malignant transformation in low probability. For example, it is too large or repeatedly stimulated. Therefore, even lipomas should be taken seriously and seek medical attention as soon as possible.