Soft Tissue Masses: Diagnosis and Surgery for Benign and Cancerous Tumors (Sarcoma)

Conclusion

Summary of masses

Soft tissue masses are found to be benign in about three out of four instances. Such masses can emerge in almost any site in the body.

Delay in diagnosis of soft tissue tumors is common. A sprain or hematoma that lasts longer than six weeks merits additional medical scrutiny for the possibility of soft tissue tumor.

Surgical care of soft tissue tumors should be performed in a multidisciplinary specialist center.

Any newly discovered tissue mass that is growing should be evaluated by a medical specialist. Not all soft-tissue masses must be removed, but any should be suspected of cancerous potential until proven otherwise.

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