Liposarcoma in Dogs

Liposarcoma is a rare malignant soft tissue tumor originating from adipocytes (fat cells)

Unlike lipomas, which are benign, liposarcomas are locally invasive and may metastasize to distant organs such as the lungs and liver

They are most often seen in middle-aged to older dogs, with no strong breed or sex predisposition.

History

Clinical Signs

Diagnostics

Surgery

Histopathology

Chemotherapy

5years old dog presented for sudden appearance of single lump on the lateral abdominal wall, soon after another lump right next to it


  • other than these two lumps , the case didn't show any abnormalities
  • Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA): was inconclusive because liposarcomas can mimic normal fat cytologically.
  • CT: Useful to assess depth, invasion, also recommended to evaluate for pulmonary metastases.
  • Histopathology: Required for definitive diagnosis and submitted after surgical excision

surgical excision of both lumps and submitted for histopathology
another lump appeared after 1 week between the shoulders


histologically mass was confirmed to be Liposarcoma

1. Doxorubicin-Based Protocols

  • Dose: 30 mg/m² IV every 3 weeks for 4–6 cycles
  • Mechanism: Anthracycline antibiotic; interferes with DNA replication and causes apoptosis in rapidly dividing cells.
  • Notes:
    • Most effective agent reported for soft tissue sarcomas, including liposarcomas.
    • Monitor for cardiotoxicity, myelosuppression, and gastrointestinal side effects.


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