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Curent Concepts in Pathology of Soft Tissue Sarcoma

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Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) constitute a heterogeneous category of soft tissue neoplasia composed mostly of uncommon tumors of diverse histology, different biology and varied outcomes. Substantial developments in immunohistochemistry (IHC), cytogenetics and molecular genetics of STS have caused a significant change in the classification and diagnosis of these tumors with a direct implication for clinical management and prognosis. In this review we discuss newer developments impacting diagnosis and prediction.

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    Nuzhat Husain

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    Nidhi Verma

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Husain, N., Verma, N. Curent Concepts in Pathology of Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Indian J Surg Oncol 2, 302–308 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-012-0134-6

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