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  • Oncology
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Soft tissue sarcomas of the popliteal fossa are rare mesenchymal tumors, comprising 3%-5% of extremity sarcomas.
  • Limited data exists on tumor types, neurovascular involvement, and radiation therapy in popliteal fossa sarcomas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze tumor characteristics, treatment outcomes, and recurrence patterns of popliteal fossa soft tissue sarcomas.
  • To report on a multi-institutional patient sample to provide insights into these rare tumors.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 24 patients with popliteal fossa soft tissue sarcoma from two institutions.
  • Data reviewed included demographics, clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging, histology, surgical procedures, and oncologic/functional outcomes.
  • Minimum follow-up of 24 months was required.

Main Results:

  • Synovial sarcoma was the most common histology (6 patients), followed by hemangiopericytoma and soft tissue osteosarcoma (2 patients each).
  • Local recurrence after limb-sparing surgery occurred in 26% of patients (6/24).
  • At long-term follow-up, 2 patients died of disease, 2 had progressive metastatic disease, and 20 were disease-free.

Conclusions:

  • Microscopically positive margins may not necessitate amputation for popliteal fossa sarcoma.
  • Negative margins do not guarantee against local recurrence; metastasis may be a stronger predictor.
  • Further research into predictive factors for recurrence in popliteal fossa sarcoma is warranted.