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A soft tissue tumor refers to an abnormal growth of cells that occurs in the soft tissues of the body. Soft tissues include muscles, tendons, fat, blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissues. Soft tissue tumors can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Benign Soft Tissue Tumors: 1. Lipoma: Lipomas are the most common type of benign soft tissue tumor. They consist of fatty tissue and are usually painless and slow-growing. 2. Fibroma: Fibromas are benign tumors that arise from fibrous tissues. They can occur in various locations, including the skin, tendons, or connective tissues. 3. Schwannoma: Schwannomas are tumors that develop from Schwann cells, which are responsible for insulating nerves. They can arise in any peripheral nerve and are typically benign. 4. Hemangioma: Hemangiomas are benign tumors that arise from blood vessels. They can occur on the skin or in deeper tissues and may regress on their own over time. Malignant Soft Tissue Tumors: 1. Sarcoma: Soft tissue sarcomas are malignant tumors that can arise from various types of soft tissues, including muscles, fat, and connective tissues. Examples of soft tissue sarcomas include leiomyosarcoma, liposarcoma, and synovial sarcoma. 2. Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (MPNST): MPNSTs are rare malignant tumors that arise from the cells that surround nerves. They can occur spontaneously or in individuals with genetic disorders such as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). 3. Rhabdomyosarcoma: Rhabdomyosarcoma is a malignant tumor that develops from skeletal muscle cells. Diagnosis of soft tissue tumors typically involves a combination of medical history evaluation, physical examination, imaging studies (such as MRI or CT scans), and biopsy to examine the tumor cells under a microscope. Treatment options for soft tissue tumors depend on factors such as the type, size, location, and stage of the tumor, as well as the patient's overall health.

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