Fat nodules in the body are usually benign and are fat-filled cysts that can range in size. Cancerous fat nodules are less common and may indicate a type of cancer called liposarcoma. Liposarcoma, also known as cancerous fat nodules, is a rare but potentially serious type of cancer, unlike lipomas.
Can the sebaceous gland turn into cancer?
Fat glands are usually benign masses and rarely turn into cancer. Generally, lipomas, known as fat glands and appearing as soft, mobile and usually painless masses in the body, are usually slow-growing and harmless. However, in rare cases, lipomas can turn into a type of cancer called liposarcoma. Cancerous fat glands, called liposarcomas, make up less than 1% of all fat glands.
What are the symptoms of cancerous sebaceous glands?
Cancerous fat gland (lipoma) is a rare type of cancer. This type of cancer, called liposarcoma, develops from fat cells and is usually seen in adults. Liposarcomas are usually slow-growing and can be treated successfully if diagnosed early. For the question of how to tell if a fat gland is cancerous, the symptoms of cancerous fat gland are as follows:
- Liposarcomas are usually felt as a hard, immobile lump under the skin. The lump is usually painless, but in some cases it can cause pain.
- Liposarcomas grow more quickly than benign fatty lumps (lipomas). They can grow over several months or years.
- As liposarcomas grow, the overlying skin may turn red, purple, or blue. The skin may also appear taut or shiny.
- In advanced cases of liposarcoma, general symptoms such as fatigue and weight loss may be seen.
However, not all liposarcomas have these symptoms. Some liposarcomas may have no symptoms at all and are only discovered during a routine physical exam or through imaging tests.
How is cancerous sebaceous gland treated?
A cancerous fatty tissue (lipoma) is a rare type of cancer. This type of cancer, called liposarcoma, develops from fat cells and is most common in adults. Liposarcomas are usually slow-growing and can be treated successfully if detected early. Treatment for liposarcoma may include:
- Surgical
- Chemotherapy
- Radiotherapy
Targeted therapies are drugs designed to stop tumor cells from growing and multiplying. Targeted therapies are selected based on the molecular characteristics of the tumor.