Abstract

Background:Soft-tissue sarcomas comprise <1% of all malignancies in the body. Common presentation is a painless large lump or swelling in the extremities or retroperitoneum. Bleeding is a rare presentation. Upper extremity sarcoma is a less common site. The mainstay of treatment is surgery.Method:A case report with review of literature is presented in brief.Result:Overall prognosis of soft-tissue sarcoma is not good.Conclusion:Nowadays, limb-sparing surgery is the gold standard for management of soft-tissue sarcoma. Amputation should be reserved for sarcoma involving bone, nerve or vessels.

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