Soft Tissue Sarcomas of the Extremities

oft tissue sarcomas are a diverse group of neoplasms that arise in the connective tissues throughout the body. They account for approximately 1% of adult malignancies and 7% to 15% of pediatric malignancies. About 50% to 60% of sarcomas occur in the extremities, and although they are rare, they are responsible for more deaths than testicular cancer, Hodgkin's disease, and thyroid cancer combined (1). These tumors are notorious for recurring and metastasizing-often with devastating results-despite apparently complete resection.