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Updates in Pathology for Retroperitoneal Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Source :
- Current Oncology, Vol 29, Iss 9, Pp 6400-6418 (2022)
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2022.
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Abstract
- Retroperitoneal tumors are extremely rare. More than 70% of primary retroperitoneal soft tissue tumors are malignant. The most common sarcomas in the retroperitoneum include liposarcomas and leiomyosarcoma, however other sarcomas, along with benign mesenchymal tumors, can occur. Sarcomas are a heterogenous group of tumors with overlapping microscopic features, posing a diagnostic challenge for the pathologist. Correct tumor classification has become important for prognostication and the evolving targeted therapies for sarcoma subtypes. In this review, the pathology of retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcomas is discussed, which is important to the surgical oncologist. In addition, less common sarcomas and benign mesenchymal tumors of the retroperitoneum, which may mimic sarcoma clinically and pathologically, are also discussed.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 29090504, 17187729, and 11980052
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Current Oncology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.62f8b160a60742639cc7203eae549365
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol29090504