Case report 797: "Dedifferentiated" lipoma-like liposarcoma of soft tissue with focal transformation to high-grade "sclerosing" osteosarcoma.

Ippolito, V; Brien, E W; Menendez, L R; Mirra, J M · Skeletal Radiol · 1993

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Abstract

We have presented the first case of a lipoma-like liposarcoma of the soft tissues with high-grade malignant transformation to a high-grade osteosarcoma, the latter component of which responded well to systemic chemotherapy. With 4 months of follow-up the patient is without evidence of disseminated disease. The various types of liposarcoma are listed and several described in some detail. Of particular importance is the potential for development of a highly malignant sarcoma from a relatively indolent low-grade liposarcoma, with even osteosarcoma developing.

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