Lipsarcoma of the cheek

A case of liposarcoma of the cheek in a 39-year-old man has been presented. This tumor, which is one of the most common malignant tumors of soft tissues in the body generally, is extremely rare in the oral regions. Initial surgical excision in this case was followed closely by a second more extensive local dissection in view of the pronounced tendency of the liposarcoma to infiltrate locally beyond the apparent limits of ite pseudocapsule. Early and adequate surgical intervention is most important in the long-term control of this tumor. Accurate histopathological diagnosis provides important information relative to the prognosis and preferred treatment.