What is myxoid liposarcoma?

Also known as: round cell liposarcoma, myxoid/round cell liposarcoma, MRCLS

Liposarcomas are a rare form of cancer that develop in the body’s fat cells. Myxoid liposarcoma is one subtype of liposarcoma. The condition tends to affect people from age 20 to 40 and often produces a visible lump under the skin on the legs or arms.

Reviewed by: Maggie Fader, MD

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