Contribution to the radiological diagnosis of primary retroperitoneal sarcomas in adults
Heuch, F.; Hiness, R.
Der Radiologe 15(7): 287-296
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-832X PMID: 1197715 Document Number: 94059
Modern radiological procedures to diagnose rare tumors of the retroperitoneal space and especially of the mesenchyma are discussed. Previous publications are considered and five own new cases are described (2 spindle-cell sarcomas, 1 reticulo-sarcoma, 1 fibrochondroblastic sarcoma, 1 teratogenic sarcoma). Since retroperitoneal sarcomas are in most cases detected very late, results of surgery and radiation therapy as prognosis of these diseases are very poor. The value of different radiological investigations and their significance for early recognition of these tumors are emphasized. In patients with obscure abdominal symptoms knowledge about retroperitoneal sarcomas and their differential diagnosis is important. In consequence, special diagnostic procedures and therapy will become more successful.