Dr. Tuttle Tidbits Flashcards
1
Q
Pre-operative work-up for extremity sarcoma
A
- MRI of extremity
- Non-contrast CT chest
- Consideration of neoadjuvant radiation
- CT abd/pelvis (only if Synovial, Rhabdo, Angio, or Retroperitoneal)
2
Q
What subtypes of sarcoma may require sentinel lymph node biopsy? (98% sarcomas DONT get SLNBx)
A
Rhabdo
Synovial
Clear Cell
3
Q
What is Stewart Treves syndrome
A
Lymphangiosarcoma as a rare complication resulting from chronic lymphedema
4
Q
What percentage of extremity sarcomas require amputation in 2017?
A
10%
5
Q
What are features of more aggressive sarcoma?
A
Male gender
> 5cm
Deep to fascia
6
Q
What subtype of extremity sarcoma always requires radiation (either pre or post op)?
A
Undifferentiated pleomorphic
