Comprehensive Overview of Soft Tissue Tumors

A comprehensive analysis based on soft tissue tumors has been presented in this all-inclusive book. Soft tissue tumors comprise of a heterogeneous group of diagnostic entities. A majority of these are benign in nature and behavior. Soft tissue sarcomas are rare malignant tumors that account for 1% of all malignancies. These tumors mostly affect adults but around 15% of their occurrence is also witnessed in adolescents and children. Soft tissue tumors pose significant challenges at both basic and clinical science levels for current researches because of their biological diversity, high incidence and potential morbidity. For proper management and diagnosis, it is necessary to assess whether the nature of a soft tissue mass is benign or malignant. Contributors of this book, who are renowned and experienced practitioners in this field, have presented an understanding of the complex nature of soft tissue tumors. The book is an attempt to shed light on the various approaches in the diagnosis and management of these tumors.