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Sarcoma
Definition
Cancer arrising in mesenchymal (connective) tissue
Derived from greek word "sar" meaning fleshy
Types
Soft-tissue Sarcomas
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Hepatic angiosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Most common soft tissue Sarcoma in children
Leiomyosarcoma
Involves
Uterus
in adults
Involves
Retroperitoneum
in children
Liposarcoma
Rare adipose tumor (usually invades locally only)
Involves deep thigh or
Retroperitoneum
Fibrosarcoma
Most common soft tissue Sarcoma in age <1 year
Involves deep thigh or
Retroperitoneum
Vascular Sarcoma
Angiosarcoma
Hemangioendothelioma
Hemangiopericytoma
Bone Tumor
s
Ewing's Sarcoma
Osteogenic Sarcoma
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