Liposarcoma is a malignant tumor that arises in fat cells in deep soft tissue, such as that inside the thigh or in the retroperitoneum.
They are typically large bulky tumors which tend to have multiple smaller satellites extending beyond the main confines of the tumor.

Cyndy's Journal - A journal about personal progress and treatment for liposarcoma.
eMedicine: Liposarcoma by Anastasios K Konstantakos, MD - Provides a medical introduction to this rare soft tissue childhood sarcoma. Includes clinical evidence, workup, treatment, medication, and prognosis.
Meta Description: [ Liposarcoma - Liposarcoma is one of the least frequent nonrhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas that occur in childhood; it comprises less than 5% of all soft tissue sarcomas. Surgical excision is the primary treatment, and prognosis is dependent on histologic subtype and degree of resection. For... ]
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