Lipoma versus Liposarcoma

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Lipoma versus Liposarcoma


Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is useful in distinguishing simple lipomas from liposarcomas (Table 126.1). MRI is very specific in diagnosing simple lipomas. However, many lesions thought to represent well-differentiated liposarcoma are benign lipoma variants such as necrotic lipoma and chondroid lipoma.1


















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Jan 10, 2016 | Posted by in MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING | Comments Off on Lipoma versus Liposarcoma

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Table 126.1 Differentiating Features between Lipoma and Liposarcoma1–4

Lipoma Liposarcoma
Homogeneous fat signal + –
Completely irregular margins (interdigitation with surrounding muscle)