GIANT LIPOSARCOMA OF THE THIGH IN AN ELDERLY FEMALE: A CASE REPORT

Background: Liposarcoma ranks among the most frequently occurring malignant soft tissue sarcomas that develop from adipocytic differentiation. These tumours commonly appear in the extremities, especially in the thigh area, and can grow without causing symptoms for extended periods. This silent growth allows the tumour to become quite large before patients seek medical attention. When liposarcomas in the extremities reach giant proportions, they become uncommon cases that create distinct challenges for both diagnosis and surgical treatment.