Soft tissue sarcomas in skin: presentations and management

Soft tissue sarcomas are a rare but heterogeneous family of malignant tumors that are predominantly found deep to the integumentary layer. Only a small number of these primary mesenchymal tumors actually originate from the dermal layers. A systematic approach to the evaluation and workup of these neoplasms can prevent inappropriate management. After staging evaluation, most of these tumors are primarily managed with en-bloc surgical resection. Other adjuvant therapies routinely employed include chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Source: Seminars in Oncology - February 21, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Joshua C. Patt, Nikkole Haines Source Type: research