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01-02-2020 | Metastasis | Review Article

Nodal metastases of soft tissue sarcomas: risk factors, imaging findings, and implications

Authors: Jeffrey Rosenthal, Kenneth Cardona, Samia K. Sayyid, Adam J. Perricone, Nickolas Reimer, David Monson, Adam Daniel Singer

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 2/2020

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Abstract

Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are malignancies derived from connective tissue, and regional lymph node metastasis (RLNM), while not common, is an important aspect of prognosis and treatment. Various risk factors, in particular the histological subtype, affect the likelihood of nodal involvement, which can be characterized by imaging features such as nodal dimension and morphology. Currently, surveillance and management vary by institution, as concrete societal guidelines have not been established. Common nodal status assessment strategies include physical exam, US CT, MRI, sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and radical lymphadenectomy. This article summarizes data regarding relevant risk factors of RLNM, imaging features, and any available data regarding surveillance recommendations.
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Metadata
Title
Nodal metastases of soft tissue sarcomas: risk factors, imaging findings, and implications
Authors
Jeffrey Rosenthal
Kenneth Cardona
Samia K. Sayyid
Adam J. Perricone
Nickolas Reimer
David Monson
Adam Daniel Singer
Publication date
01-02-2020
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Skeletal Radiology / Issue 2/2020
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-019-03299-6

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