ABSTRACT
Adipose tissue tumors are the most common soft tissue tumors. They can occur
at any age and in almost any anatomic location. The vast majority of adipocytic
tumors are benign lipomas and are easily diagnosed and treated. However,
beyond lipomas, identification of other types of benign and malignant adipocytic
tumors can be challenging. Misdiagnosis can lead to ineffective treatment and
related comorbidities. Therefore, it is critical to fully understand the clinical
manifestations of adipocytic tumors in order to provide optimal patient care. This
chapter summarizes clinical features, prognosis, and treatment of some of the
most common benign and malignant adipocytic tumors.
