Lipoma/Liposarcoma Flashcards
1
Q
What is the treatment for lipomas?
A
Marginal excision; has 15-50% recurrence
2
Q
Do lipomas predispose a patient to liposarcoma?
A
No
3
Q
What soft tissue sarcoma is associated with t(12,16) translocation?
A
Myxoid liposarcoma; most common subtype (50%)
4
Q
What appearance does liposarcoma have on MRI?
A
well-differentiated is similar to lipoma
poorly-differentiated is similar to most other sarcomas
5
Q
What is the treatment for liposarcoma?
A
Low-grade lesions can be treated with marginal excision
High-grade lesions with wide excision and radiotherapy
