lipoblasts

Lipoblasts

Lipoblasts are immature fat cells involved in the development of normal fat tissue. They are still growing and maturing but have not yet developed into fully formed fat cells, known as adipocytes. Lipoblasts play an important role in forming fat tissue in the body and can also be seen in some types of tumors. Where are …
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Atypical lipomatous tumour (ALT)

Background: 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 cancer? Yes, ALT is a …
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