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RECURRENT LIPOSARCOMA OF ORBIT-A CASE REPORT

SHARMILA P

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Primary liposarcoma of orbit is a rare mesenchymal tumor that shows a preference for the lower limbs and the retroperitoneal region. Only a few cases of histopathologically verified liposarcomas of orbit have been reported. Hence we are reporting a rare case of recurrent liposarcoma of orbit. Histopathological examination showed mixed type of liposarcoma.

 


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