title: Imaging of soft tissue sarcomas.
abstract: Imaging of soft tissue sarcomas is critically important in the management of these patients. Whether CT scanning or MR imaging is the best test remains controversial; studies to support either modality exist and are reviewed. An integrated approach using clinical algorithms and radiologic studies to preoperatively stage and follow these patients seems to provide optimal care.
authors.affiliation: Section of Surgical Oncology, Division of General Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Heslin
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000008:Abdominal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D000465:Algorithms; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004487:Edema / Q000175:diagnosis; D005121:Extremities / Q000473:pathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D012186:Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed