A Case of Atypical Lipomatous Tumor / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
; : 302-304, 2007.
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in Ko
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ABSTRACT
Liposarcoma is the second most common soft tissue sarcoma next to malignant fibrous histiocytoma and occurs almost exclusively in adults. It is thought to originate from primitive mesenchymal cells rather than from mature adipose tissue. Most liposarcomas usually occur in the deep soft tissue of the extremities and the retroperitoneum, and rarely occur in the cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue. We report a case of an atypical lipomatous tumor in a 63-year-old male, who presented with an asymptomatic, subcutaneous mass on his right axilla.
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Main subject:
Sarcoma
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Axilla
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Adipose Tissue
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Subcutaneous Tissue
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Histiocytoma, Malignant Fibrous
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Extremities
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Liposarcoma
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article