Pleomorphic liposarcoma
| Pleomorphic liposarcoma | |
|---|---|
| Term | Pleomorphic liposarcoma |
| Short definition | pleomorphic liposarcoma - (pronounced) (PLEE-oh-MOR-fik LIH-poh-sar-KOH-muh) A rare, fast-growing cancer that starts in fat cells. It usually forms in the deep soft tissues of the arms or legs, but it can also form in the abdomen or chest. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
pleomorphic liposarcoma - (pronounced) (PLEE-oh-MOR-fik LIH-poh-sar-KOH-muh) A rare, fast-growing cancer that starts in fat cells. It usually forms in the deep soft tissues of the arms or legs, but it can also form in the abdomen or chest. Pleomorphic liposarcoma often recurs after treatment and spreads to other parts of the body, including the lungs. It usually occurs in older adults and is rare in children and adolescents. Pleomorphic liposarcoma is a type of soft tissue sarcoma
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