IMAGING OF SOFT-TISSUE SARCOMAS

Soft-tissue sarcomas are encountered only infrequently, but their diag nosis is important because the long-term prognosis is usually good if the tumour is properly managed. The role of various imaging modalities in the evaluation of these neoplasms is discussed, with special empha sis on magnetic resonance imaging. The authors review the importance o f imaging in tumour detection, characterization, staging and surveilla nce after therapy, and they emphasize the critical subject of proper b iopsy technique.