Liposarcoma | Symptoms & Causes
What are the symptoms of liposarcoma?
Because soft tissue sarcomas affect tissue that is elastic and easily moved, a tumor may exist for a long time before being discovered, growing large and pushing aside surrounding tissue. Liposarcoma symptoms vary greatly with the size, location and spread of the tumor, but may include:
- painless swelling or mass anywhere on the body
- pain or soreness caused by compressed nerves or muscles
- limping or other difficulty using the legs, feet, arms or hands
- diminished range of motion in the affected area
What causes liposarcoma?
Previous exposure to radiation or the presence of hereditary genes may cause liposarcoma.