atypical lipomatous tumour

Atypical lipomatous tumour (ALT)

What is an atypical lipomatous tumour? An atypical lipomatous tumour (ALT) is a type of cancer made up of fat. ALTs can start anywhere in the body but the most common location for this tumour is the abdomen. Another name for an ALT is well differentiated liposarcoma. Is an atypical lipomatous tumour a type of …
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Well differentiated liposarcoma

What is a well-differentiated liposarcoma? Well-differentiated liposarcoma is a type of cancer made up of adipose tissue (fat). It is a slow-growing tumour that can start almost anywhere in the body. Another name for this tumour is an atypical lipomatous tumour. What is the difference between a well-differentiated liposarcoma and an atypical lipomatous tumour? Well-differentiated liposarcoma …
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