Lipomatous tumor

An intermediate, locally aggressive lipomatous neoplasm. Microscopically, the adipose tissue contains large and pleomorphic lipoblasts, and is dissected by fibrous septa containing spindle cells. It requires a wide local excision, may recur locally, but never metastasizes.

Disease Alternative Name

well differentiated liposarcoma of superficial soft tissue

lipoma-like liposarcoma

alt

superficial well differentiated liposarcoma

well differentiated liposarcoma

atypical lipoma

atypical lipomatous tumor

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Dr. Neelam Sreemani

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Two terms, Well Differentiated Liposarcoma & Atypical Lipomatous Tumor, are used generally with synonymous implication. But these terms have been designated/ connoted differently, based on what ?, Give your reasoning & logical explanation.

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Dr. Neelam Sreemani

Pathology

Reasoning behind which terminology is to be used, is based on the margin negative respectability sites. If it is possible, then use ALT(Extremities)& when not possible, use WD/LS (Retroperitoneum)