Liposarcomas are uncommon malignant soft tissue tumors
originating from fat cells. Liposarcomas are categorized into
well differentiated, myxoid/round cell, pleomorphic, and dedifferentiated
types. Although liposarcomas can be located in
any body region, they are frequently located in the retroperitoneal
area and thigh. Liposarcomas usually take origin from
soft tissues that are located deeply. Liposarcomas originating
primarily from superficial soft tissues are very rare. The aim
of this report is to review the characteristics of cutaneous and
subcutaneous liposarcomas. Superficial liposarcomas generally
present themselves as high histopathological grade tumors
and majority of them are pleomorphic liposarcomas. However
superficial liposarcomas have better prognosis than deep seated
or retroperitoneal liposarcomas as it is easier to treat them
surgically.
Keywords: Dermal tissue; liposarcoma; sarcoma; subcutaneous tissue; superficial
