Soft Tissue Masses: Diagnosis and Surgery for Benign and Cancerous Tumors (Sarcoma)
Last updated Thursday, August 13, 2009
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ConclusionSummary 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.
Many
sarcomas (cancerous growths) go undetected until they are quite large, and
therefore become more difficult to treat.
Disclaimer
This resource has been provided by the University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine as general information only. This information may not apply to a specific patient. Additional information may be found at http://www.orthop.washington.edu or by contacting the UW Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.
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