Questions and Answers
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes malignant tumors from benign tumors?
What is the term for the process by which cells naturally die and are replaced?
Which of the following is a common complication of malignant soft tissue tumors?
What is the term for the abnormal growth of cells that do not invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant organs?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of malignant soft tissue tumors?
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What is the process by which malignant soft tissue tumors spread to other parts of the body?
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Which of the following is a key feature that distinguishes benign soft tissue tumors from malignant soft tissue tumors?
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What is the term for the abnormal growth of cells that can invade surrounding tissues and metastasize to other parts of the body?
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What percentage of sarcomas occur in the chest and back?
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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of malignant soft tissue tumors?
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Why do masses in arms and legs come to clinical attention more quickly compared to those in the chest or abdomen?
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What is the recommended course of action for suspected malignant soft tissue tumors?
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Which of the following statements about the prevalence of benign and malignant soft tissue tumors is accurate?
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What is the typical size range of benign soft tissue tumors?
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Which of these is NOT a typical characteristic of a benign soft tissue tumor?
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Based on the content, what is the most common location for sarcomas to develop?
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What is a sarcoma?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of malignant soft tissue tumors?
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What is the process called when cancer cells spread to other parts of the body?
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about the growth of malignant soft tissue tumors?
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Which of the following is a common treatment option for malignant soft tissue tumors?
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What is the primary difference between a benign and a malignant soft tissue tumor?
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What is the name of the fatty tissue tumor mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of tissue that can be affected by soft tissue tumors?
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Study Notes
Soft Tissue Tumors
- Soft tissue refers to all supporting tissues in the body except bones and skin linings, including fat, muscle, nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue.
- Soft tissue tumors are abnormal growths of tissue and can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
- There are over 100 types of soft tissue tumors, and they can emerge anywhere in the body, including tendons, muscles, ligaments, cartilage, nerves, blood vessels, fat, and other tissues.
Characteristics of Soft Tissue Tumors
- Benign soft tissue tumors grow slowly, are usually painful to the touch, and tend to be smaller than 5 cm.
- Malignant tumors (sarcomas) grow rapidly, are often painless, and may have satellite lesions around them.
Morphology and Clinical Manifestation
- Benign masses are usually round, but can be elongated like a sausage, and can feel firm or soft.
- Sarcomas are more likely to occur in arms and legs (43%), followed by internal organs (34%), chest and back (10%), and other locations (13%).
- Arms and legs masses are more likely to come to clinical attention quickly due to limited space for growth.
Diagnosis and Treatment
- Not all soft tissue masses require surgery, and removal of a known benign tumor can be safely delayed.
- Suspected malignant growths should be biopsied as soon as possible.
Tumor Types
- Benign tumor: non-cancerous cell growth that does not invade nearby tissues or spread to distant organs.
- Malignant tumor: cancerous cell growth that can invade surrounding tissues and metastasize to other parts of the body.
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This quiz covers the basics of soft tissue tumors, including their definition, types, and characteristics. Soft tissues include fat, muscle, nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue.
