liposarcoma
/ˌlɪpoʊsɑːrˈkoʊmə/
noun
- A rare type of cancer that begins in fat cells, usually in the arms, legs, or abdomen.
- The biopsy confirmed that the lump was a liposarcoma, not a benign lipoma.
- Treatment for liposarcoma often involves surgery to remove the tumor.
- Liposarcoma can grow slowly and may not cause symptoms until it becomes large.