Abdominal Sarcoma What is Abdominal sarcoma? Abdominal sarcomas are soft tissue sarcomas that can originate in adipose, muscular, nervous, fibrous tissues, or in blood vessels. Those tumors that grow in the back of the abdominal cavity are called retroperitoneal sarcomas. Sarcomas in general are rare tumors.
What are the signs and symptoms of Abdominal Sarcomas?
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First of all, it is important to know that when sarcomas originate in the abdominal area, it is common not to feel any symptoms until the tumor has reached a large size. However, the most common signs are:
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Bleeding: In tumors, bleeding can occur due to the invasion of contiguous organs, such as the stomach or intestine. In these cases, stools will be bloody, or black and slimy. Increased abdominal girth: In very voluminous tumors that affect abdominal organs, a mass (lump) may appear that can be felt in the abdomen. Pain: The mass or lump that appears may or may not be painful, although it is most often painless at first. The pain can occur due to the growth of the tumor itself or due to the involvement of other nearby structures such as nerves or muscles.
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How to diagnose Abdominal sarcoma? The following below steps to find out the abdominal sarcoma cancer ▪
Ask the individual about their symptoms
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Ask about their personal and family medical history
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Conduct a medical examination
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Suggest imaging scans, such as an X-ray, MRI, CT, or PET scan
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Run laboratory tests
What is the treatment option for Abdominal Sarcoma cancer in Pune? The different treatment options for abdominal sarcoma as below Surgery: It is the cornerstone of treatment for non-metastatic sarcomas. Surgical removal consists of removing the tumor without breaking it with a sufficiently wide margin of healthy tissue around it, in order to reduce the risk of local relapse. Dr. Manoj Donagre is an experienced surgical oncologist in PCMC, Pune in which to improve overall survival in patients with abdominal and sarcomas Radiation therapy: may be an adjunct to surgery for soft tissue sarcoma, particularly when the tumor is voluminous, deep in location, and high grade. Chemotherapy: It can be performed before surgery when the tumor has a high volume, an unfavorable location, or a high aggressiveness. The objective is to obtain a decrease in the tumor size or necrosis of the tumor, which will facilitate surgical removal.
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