LIPOSARCOMA ASSOCIATED WITH A GLASS FOREIGN-BODY IN A DOG

Liposarcoma is an uncommon neoplasm in dogs and is believed to arise d e novo and not from malignant transformation of existing lipomas. A ca usative agent has not been identified. Various types of sarcomas have been associated with foreign bodies, including liposarcomas. Developme nt of foreign body-induced sarcomas depends on the size, surface textu re, and physical and chemical properties of the foreign material. Trea tment for soft-tissue sarcomas includes early excision with wide surgi cal borders. Although soft-tissue sarcomas usually are considered resi stant to radiation and hyperthermia, these modalities can serve as adj unct treatments to surgical excision.