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Primary retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcoma: Imaging appearances, pitfalls and diagnostic algorithm.

C Messiou¹, E Moskovic¹, D Vanel²

¹Department of Radiology, The Royal Marsden Hospital and The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK.

European Journal of Surgical Oncology : the Journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology

|January 7, 2017

Summary

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Retroperitoneal sarcomas, though rare, require prompt diagnosis and specialist care. Early recognition and referral to sarcoma units improve patient outcomes for these complex abdominal tumors.

Keywords:

CT Diagnosis MRI Retroperitoneum Soft tissue sarcoma

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Radiology
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Retroperitoneal sarcomas are rare but present diagnostic challenges for various clinicians.
They can be incidental findings or present with non-specific symptoms, complicating early detection.
Management in high-volume specialist centers significantly improves patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To guide clinicians through a diagnostic pathway for retroperitoneal masses in adults.
To emphasize the importance of considering retroperitoneal sarcoma in differential diagnoses.
To highlight characteristic imaging appearances of common subtypes like liposarcoma and leiomyosarcoma.

Main Methods:

Review of diagnostic considerations for retroperitoneal masses.
Discussion of imaging features of common retroperitoneal sarcoma subtypes.
Emphasis on the role of specialist sarcoma units in patient management.

Main Results:

Failure to recognize these tumors can lead to suboptimal management in non-specialist settings.
Liposarcoma and leiomyosarcoma exhibit distinct imaging characteristics.
Prompt referral to a soft tissue sarcoma unit is critical for appropriate care.

Conclusions:

A high index of suspicion for retroperitoneal sarcoma is essential for any retroperitoneal mass.
Timely diagnosis and management at specialist centers are key to improving patient prognosis.
Understanding imaging appearances aids in early and accurate diagnosis.