Skin Tissue Sarcoma

About

Soft tissue cancer, also called sarcoma, usually develops in muscles, fat, nerves, or other soft tissues that connect, support, and surround other body structures.. Common types are:

• Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) is a slow-growing tumor that originates in the dermis layer of the skin
• Kaposi’s sarcoma is a cancer that causes lesions in the skin, lymph nodes, and other organs, often associated with HIV/AIDS
• Angiosarcoma is a cancer that forms in the lining of blood vessels and lymph vessels
• Liposarcoma is a type of cancer that arises in fat cells
• These are generally observed with symptoms like painless lumps

Symptoms

• A noticeable lump or mass under the skin which might be painless initially
• Swelling or a noticeable difference in the area where the tumour is growing
• In some cases, pain if the tumour presses on nerves or muscles

Causes

• Genetic mutations and inherited conditions like Li-Fraumeni syndrome
• Exposure to certain chemicals and radiation
• History of chronic lymphedema
• Previous radiation therapy for other cancers

Diagnosis

Physical Examination:

• Imaging Tests such as MRI, CT scans, and X-rays to determine the size and location of the tumor
• Biopsy

Treatment

• Surgery: Excision, Mohs surgery & Curettage and electrodesiccation
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Targeted therapy

Our Skin Tissue Sarcoma Specialists

Dr. Sheshank Mahajan

Consultant: Surgical Oncology

MBBS, MS, Mch-Surgical Oncology

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