Lipoma becomes malignant commonly at which site:: (A) Subcutaneous, (B) Sub-aponeurotic, (C) Retroperitoneal, (D) Intermuscular
Answer is C. RETROPERITONEAL LIPOMA These swellings sometimes reach an immense size Retroperitoneal lipoma is often malignant (liposarcoma) and may increase rapidly in size A retroperitoneal lipoma sometimes undergoes myxomatous degeneration Clinical Features Swelling or indefinite abdominal pain More common in women Diagnosis Diagnosis is usually by ultrasound and CT scanning.