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© 2006 National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Volume 25(5), September/October 2006, p 348–349 Osteogenic Sarcoma [Radiology Review]
© 2006 National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Volume 25(5), September/October 2006, p 348–349 Osteogenic Sarcoma [Radiology Review]
Sarcomas
A sarcoma is a malignant tumor (neoplasm), or cancer. Certain sarcomas characteristically spread throughout the body. The word "sarcoma" has its etiology in a Greek word whose definition is "fleshy." Tumors come from the mesenchymal tissue, from which connective tissues, blood, lymphatics, bone, and cartilage come. The blood carries sarcomas throughout the body into neighboring tissue, or via the bloodstream. Frequent sites of extension of the tumors are the lung, the liver, and the brain.
Soft Tissue Sarcoma An Overview
Soft Tissue Sarcoma: An Overview
Brynn R. Goldberg
Orthopaedic Nursing
January/February 2007
Volume 26 Number 1 Pages 4 - 11
Malignancy of soft tissue, referred to as sarcomas, are some of the rarest tumors in medicine. These tumors account for approximately 1% of all diagnosed malignancies. Diagnosis of soft tissue sarcoma (STS) is a complex process that includes history and physical examination of patient, diagnostic imaging studies, and biopsy when indicated. All clinicians should be able to identify the unique characteristics of malignant soft tissue tumors and assist patients with obtaining care from a specialist in the treatment of STS. Evidence-based medicine has shown that the critical difference in treating STSs is a multidisciplinary approach.
Malignancy of soft tissue, referred to as sarcomas, are some of the rarest tumors in medicine. These tumors account for approximately 1% of all diagnosed malignancies. Diagnosis of soft tissue sarcoma (STS) is a complex process that includes history and physical examination of patient, diagnostic imaging studies, and biopsy when indicated. All clinicians should be able to identify the unique characteristics of malignant soft tissue tumors and assist patients with obtaining care from a specialist in the treatment of STS. Evidence-based medicine has shown that the critical difference in treating STSs is a multidisciplinary approach.
