title: [Diagnosis of soft tissue tumors--multidisciplinary collaboration].
abstract: The number of soft tissue sarcomas found in Finland yearly is around 200 cases. Benign soft tissue tumors are common. The patients having a tumor with a deep location in the tissue or a large superficial tumor should be readily referred for imaging studies and consultations with the sarcoma teams of university hospitals. The diagnosis of sarcoma is based on medical history, clinical examination, imaging, examination of a biopsy, and frequently also on molecular genetic analyses. In imaging, the best resolution is provided by MRI. Targeting of the biopsy is an essential part of imaging. Gradus is the most important histology-based factor affecting the prognosis and treatment of the tumor.
authors.forename: Mirva
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Söderström
authors.forename: Nina
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Dalin-Hirvonen
authors.forename: Kimmo
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mattila
authors.forename: Sakari
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Knuutila
authors.forename: Markku
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kallajoki
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005260:Female; D005387:Finland / Q000453:epidemiology; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008967:Molecular Biology; D060787:Neoplasm Grading; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011379:Prognosis; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology