Soft tissue sarcomas

Abstract

Soft tissue sarcomas are a diverse group of malignant tumors that originate from mesenchymal tissue. Common tumors within this group include liposarcomas, hemangiopericytomas, leiomyosarcomas, and neurofibromas. Despite commonalities, the biological behavior of each member of this group is distinct. Soft tissue sarcomas are considered to be locally invasive with distant metastasis developing in regional lymph nodes, lung, and liver. If possible, the first-line treatment is surgical removal followed by adjuvant treatment. Local recurrence can be a primary concern following surgical removal.