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Overview of malignant soft-tissue sarcomas of the limbs.
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Clinical Radiology . Dec2021, Vol. 76 Issue 12, p940.e1-940.e16. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Although soft-tissue masses are common, sarcomas are rare malignant neoplasms showing variable mesenchymal differentiation and can occur at any anatomical site. Limb soft-tissue sarcomas (STS) are rare, but often lethal tumours. Although there are scores of historical pathological subtypes, this article will deal with the commonest: liposarcoma, leiomyosarcoma (LMS), undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS), synovial sarcoma, myxofibrosarcoma, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (MPNST), epithelioid sarcoma, alveolar rhabdosarcoma, angiosarcoma and radiation-induced sarcoma (RIS). Following a review of >4,000 adult patients with limb sarcoma from our specialist soft-tissue tumour database, we summarise the literature and their imaging findings, with emphasis on radiological hallmarks that can aide in diagnosis and management. Increased awareness of sarcoma when challenged with a new mass in the extremity can ensure timely and appropriate treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00099260
- Volume :
- 76
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Clinical Radiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 153525502
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crad.2021.08.011