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Retroperitoneal Sarcomas- A Challenging Problem

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Retroperitoneal sarcomas are relatively rare tumours and usually present in a locally advanced stage. Liposarcoma is the most common histopathology. If operable, surgery is the treatment of choice. The role of adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy is not yet defined. Advanced cases are treated by chemotherapy. The prognosis is poor in patients with positive resection margins, high-grade tumours and recurrent tumours.

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Kumar, V., Misra, S. & Chaturvedi, A. Retroperitoneal Sarcomas- A Challenging Problem. Indian J Surg Oncol 3, 215–221 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-012-0152-4

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