Myxoid liposarcoma is a rare cancer that accounts for about 30% to 40% of liposarcoma cases. This makes it the second most common type of liposarcoma.

Here, I’ll share more about myxoid liposarcoma, including symptoms, prognosis and why early diagnosis is important.

Myxoid liposarcoma gets its name based on how the tumor cells look under a microscope. The cells produce a myxoid, or mucus-like...