Lipoma-like liposarcoma of the tongue

Background: Liposarcomas of the tongue are rare. To date only 7 cases have been reported. Patient: We report a new case of a well differentiated lipom a-like liposarcoma of the body of the tongue in a 71-year old woman. Comple te uneventful resection was performed. Histologically the tumor consisted o f fat cells with occasional lipo-blasts and spindle cell areas. There is no sign of recurrence of the tumor 2 years later. Results and Conclusions: Li posarcomas of the tongue are rare neoplasms. All cases reported were histol ogically well differentiated. Liposarcomas have to be considered in the dif ferential diagnosis of solid masses of the tongue.