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 scheme and reproducible diagnostic criteria, which are based on recent clinicopathologic studies and genetic and molecular data that facilitated refined definition of established tumor types, recognition of novel entities, and the development of novel diagnostic markers. This article reviews updates and changes in the classification of bone and soft tissue tumors from the 2002 volume.


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  • The 2013 World Health Organization Classification of Tumours of Soft Tissue and Bone provides updated and reproducible diagnostic criteria based on morphologic, immunohistochemical, and genetic/molecular data.



  • Most soft tissue and bone tumors can be classified according to differentiation as determined by morphologic, immunohistochemical, and genetic features.



  • The numerous advances in the genetic/molecular features of soft tissue and bone tumors has facilitated more accurate classification and the development of useful diagnostic tools.


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Sep 22, 2017 | Posted by in ONCOLOGY | Comments Off on Refinements in Sarcoma Classification in the Current 2013 World Health Organization Classification of Tumours of Soft Tissue and Bone

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