title: [Tumors of the musculoskeletal system: from the "lumps" to multidisciplinary care].
abstract: Management of musculoskeletal tumours usually begins with the appearance of a lump or bump, or the onset of unspecific symptoms. A poor initial work-up, a faulty biopsy or an inadequate resection may have a severe impact on the prognosis, including re-interventions, amputation, local recurrence or systemic spread of the disease. The patient with a suspicious lesion should be referred to a "sarcoma centers" where a planned and well-performed diagnostic work-up will allow a precise diagnosis in terms of histology and staging. After a multidisciplinary discussion of the case, an accurate treatment plan is established. Such an approach allows an adequate patient management, often with a positive impact on the survival and functional outcome.
authors.forename: Stéphane
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cherix
authors.forename: Nikolaos
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Varelas
authors.forename: Igor
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Letovanec
authors.forename: Fabio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Becce
authors.forename: Béatrice
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gay
authors.forename: Maurice
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Matter
authors.forename: Michel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gonzalez
authors.forename: François
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Saucy
authors.forename: Thierry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Christen
authors.forename: Hannes A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Rüdiger
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D019042:Muscle Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D060787:Neoplasm Grading; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010348:Patient Care Team