Inadvertent excision of malignant soft tissue tumours. Issue 6 (June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Grimer, Robert; Parry, Michael; James, Steven
• Is Part Of: EFORT open reviews. Volume 4:Issue 6(2019)
• Page Start: 321
• Page End: 329
• Publication Date: 2019-06
• Subjects: inadvertent excision -- local recurrence -- soft tissue sarcoma -- unplanned excision -- wide re-excision; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Musculoskeletal system -- Periodicals; Musculoskeletal system -- Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.4.180060
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2058-5241

Abstract

Abstract : Inadvertent excision of lumps which turn out to be sarcomas is not uncommon. Imaging has a limited role in detecting microscopic residual disease but can show the extent of the previous surgical field. Standard treatment is wide re-excision, usually combined with radiotherapy. Residual tumour is found in an average of 50% of reported cases. The presence of residual disease is an adverse prognostic factor. All lumps bigger than a golf ball should have a diagnosis prior to excision. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2019;4 DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.4.180060