Multimodality management of soft tissue tumors in the extremity Journal Article


Authors: Crago, A. M.; Lee, A. Y.
Article Title: Multimodality management of soft tissue tumors in the extremity
Abstract: Most extremity soft tissue sarcomas present as a painless mass. Work-up should generally involve cross-sectional imaging with MRI and a core biopsy for pathologic diagnosis. Limb-sparing surgery is the standard of care, and may be supplemented with radiation for histologic subtypes at higher risk for local recurrence and chemotherapy for those at higher risk for distant metastases. This article reviews the work-up and surgical approach to extremity soft tissue sarcomas, and the role for radiation and chemotherapy, with particular attention given to the distinguishing characteristics of some of the most common subtypes. © 2016 Elsevier Inc.
Keywords: radiotherapy; soft tissue sarcoma; resection; extremity sarcoma; limbs
Journal Title: Surgical Clinics of North America
Volume: 96
Issue: 5
ISSN: 0039-6109
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.  
Date Published: 2016-10-01
Start Page: 977
End Page: 992
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2016.05.001
PROVIDER: scopus
PMCID: PMC4996368
PUBMED: 27542637
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Notes: Review -- Export Date: 2 November 2016 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Aimee Marie Crago
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  2. Ann Yeelin Lee
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