Orthopedic soft-tissue tumors. Concepts for the primary care physician.
Mesenchymal neoplasia includes an extensive variety of tumors. It is important that the primary care physician understand the different qualities of benign and malignant processes in incidence, pathogenesis, history, physical findings, and diagnostic work-up and, as a result, be able to make the appropriate orthopedic consultation when necessary. It also is important that they understand basic concepts of definitive treatment so that they may educate their patients. Table 2 lists some of the more common benign and malignant soft-tissue tumors. It is by no means an attempt to be inclusive, but rather to serve as an introduction to a vast group of neoplasms.
Randall
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, School of Medicine, San Francisco, USA.
Mann
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Johnston
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D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003582:Cytogenetics / Q000379:methods; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010808:Physical Examination; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy