The surgeon treating the patient with newly diagnosed rectal cancer must assess tumor
stage (early or advanced) and tumor location (high or low) before recommending treatment …

INTRODUCTION The retroperitoneum can host a wide spectrum of pathologies, including a
variety of rare benign tumours and malignant neoplasms that can be either primary or …

Solitary fibrous tumors are an uncommon sarcoma type characterized by NAB2–STAT6
gene fusion. While solitary fibrous tumors metastasize in 5–25% of cases, it has historically …

Background Managing soft-tissue sarcoma (STS) relies on histologic grade, which is the
strongest prognostic factor and a routine assessment at biopsy. However, underestimation of …

Background Biopsy is a crucial step within the diagnostic cascade in patients with suspected
bone or soft tissue sarcoma. Open biopsy is still considered the gold standard. However …

Purpose To identify the magnetic resonance (MR) imaging features that can be used to
differentiate high-grade from low-grade soft-tissue sarcoma (STS). Materials and Methods …

Background Preoperative prediction of the grade of soft tissue sarcomas (STSs) is important
because of its effect on treatment planning. Purpose To assess the value of radiomics …

Background Controversies exist regarding the biopsy technique of choice for the accurate
diagnosis of soft‐tissue sarcoma (STS). The objective of this systematic review and meta …

Background Retroperitoneal tumours often require a preoperative core needle biopsy to
establish a histological diagnosis. Literature is scarce regarding the risk of biopsies in …

Background Unplanned excision of soft tissue sarcoma (STS) accounts for up to 40% of all
initial operations for STS and is undertaken when the mass is presumed to be benign. The …