Document Detail


Evaluation of soft-tissue tumors.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10098091     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Soft-tissue masses present a challenge to the practicing physician. Most are of little or no concern and do not need medical attention, but the consequences of missing a sarcoma are significant. It is important to give careful consideration to each soft-tissue mass seen and decide which need further evaluation and which do not. Periodic reexamination is recommended for patients with masses not thought to need biopsy. Patients with more worrisome soft-tissue masses should have at least an MRI scan and then, usually, a biopsy.
Authors:
D Springfield
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Instructional course lectures     Volume:  48     ISSN:  0065-6895     ISO Abbreviation:  Instr Course Lect     Publication Date:  1999  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1999-05-11     Completed Date:  1999-05-11     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7507149     Medline TA:  Instr Course Lect     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  617-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Orthopaedics, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, USA.
Export Citation:
APA/MLA Format     Download EndNote     Download BibTex
MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biopsy
Diagnostic Imaging
Humans
Medical History Taking
Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue / diagnosis*
Physical Examination
Sarcoma / diagnosis*

From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine


Previous Document:  Appropriate follow-up of orthopaedic oncology patients.
Next Document:  The biology of bone grafting.