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Treatment of liposarcoma

Source: Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: April 21, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Adipocytic Tumors / Liposarcoma, Well-Differentiated, Not Otherwise Specified (NOS)

Treatment options for liposarcoma include the following:

Surgery. If the tumor is not completely removed or locally recurs, a second surgery may be performed.[23-25]

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Chemotherapy followed by surgery.

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Surgery and radiation therapy (evidence based on adult studies).[26,27]

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Targeted therapy (evidence based on adult studies).[28]

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