A Case of Liposarcoma Arising in the Neck

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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2012;28(2):139-142.
Published online November 30, 2012.

Chang Ho Park;Yong Bae Ji;Kyung Rae Kim;Kyung Tae

경부에 발생한 지방육종 1예

박창호;지용배;김경래;태경

Abstract

Liposarcoma is the second most common soft tissue sarcoma in adult. The incidence of liposarcoma in the head and neck area is very uncommon. Liposarcoma of the neck usually express non-tender palpable mass. The main treatment of cervical liposarcoma is surgical excision and adjuvant radiation therapy. Herein, we report a case of cervical liposarcoma with the review of literature.

Key Words: Liposarcoma, Head and neck

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