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Sarcomas of Soft Tissue and Bones
Clinical Medicine Final
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Graduate
12/12/2010

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Term
What type of tumor is the most common in young children and teenagers?
Definition
rhabdomyosarcoma

young-in orbit
teenager-in urinary tract
Term
Which sarcomas are common with neurofibromatosis?
Definition
neurosarcoma and fibrosarcoma
Term
What are most radiation sarcomas?
Definition
osteosarcomas
Term
How do sarcomas in soft tissue usually present?
Definition
painless, palpable mass on the extremity or trunk
Term
Where is the most common site for masses with sarcomas of soft tissue?
Definition
lower extremity
Term
Which sarcoma is associated with AIDS?
Definition
Kaposi Sarcoma
Term
What is the classic finding with Kaposi Sarcoma?
Definition
Faint reddish-purple macules or patches on feet
Term
Where are most gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) located?
Definition
stomach (70%)
Term
Asbestos exposure related to what?
Definition
mesothelioma
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