Liposarcoma
There are 3 biologic groups of liposarcoma: well-differentiated and dedifferentiated liposarcoma, myxoid/round cell liposarcoma, and pleomorphic liposarcoma. In all 3 groups, complete surgical resection is central in treatment aimed at…
Combined Therapy of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Radical surgery is the mainstay of therapy for primary resectable, localized gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). Nevertheless, approximately 40% to 50% of patients with potentially curative resections develop recurrent or metastatic…
Management of Sarcoma Metastases to the Lung
For decades, surgical resection of pulmonary metastases has been performed; despite limited randomized data, surgery is increasingly accepted as an integral part in the management of metastatic disease. Long-term results…
Sarcomas of the Breast with a Spotlight on Angiosarcoma and Cystosarcoma Phyllodes
Breast sarcomas are a diverse group of neoplasms arising from the nonepithelial and mesenchymal tissues of the breast. Their behaviors vary from the more indolent tumors like cystosarcoma phyllodes to…
Retroperitoneal Sarcoma
After diagnosis of retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS), detailed imaging and multidisciplinary discussion should guide treatment including surgical resection and in select cases, neoadjuvant therapy. Local recurrence is common in RPS and…
Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft tissue sarcomas comprise tumors originating from mesenchymal or connective tissue. Histologic grade is integral to prognosis. Because sarcoma management is multimodal, histologic subtype should inform optimum treatment. Appropriate biopsy…
Imaging in Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are heterogeneous malignant tumors that have nonspecific imaging features. A combination of clinical, demographic, and imaging characteristics can aid in the diagnosis. Imaging provides important information…
Refinements in Sarcoma Classification in the Current 2013 World Health Organization Classification of Tumours of Soft Tissue and Bone
The fourth edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Tumours of Soft Tissue and Bone was published in February 2013. The 2013 WHO volume provides an updated classification…
Sarcomas 2016
Nicholas J. Petrelli, MD, FACS, Consulting Editor This issue of the Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America discusses the topic of sarcomas. The guest editor is Chandrajit P. Raut, MD,…
Uncommon Anal Neoplasms
Uncommon neoplasms of the anal canal are associated with significant diagnostic dilemma in clinical practice and a high index of suspicion and pathologic expertise is needed. The incidence is likely…
