Soft tissue sarcoma of the extremity #MMPMID8881731
Cooper TM; Sheehan M; Collins D; O'Connor TP
Ann R Coll Surg Engl 1996[Sep]; 78 (5): 453-6 PMID8881731show ga
A retrospective review of 33 cases of soft tissue sarcoma of the extremity presenting over a 10 year period was undertaken. The history, patterns of referral, diagnostic investigations, procedures undertaken and outcomes were studied. We found there was a frequent delay in diagnosis and sometimes misinterpretation of biopsy specimens. Patients were seen by a variety of specialists from disciplines such as general surgery, plastic surgery, orthopaedic surgery and rheumatology. Considerable progress has been made in the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas, often allowing local control of the tumour without amputation. We believe there should be early referral of patients having these tumours to a centre where a combined multidisciplinary approach can be undertaken.
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Ann+R+Coll+Surg+Engl 1996 ; 78 (5): 453-6
