What Is Soft Tissue Sarcoma?
Soft tissue sarcomas are cancerous tumors that come from the connective tissues (muscle, fat, tendon, nerve).
Soft tissue sarcoma often appears in the following locations:
- Thigh
- Buttocks
- Calf
- Arm
- Abdomen
Soft tissue sarcoma causes and risk factors
Soft tissue sarcomas can occur at any age, but are most common in older adults.
Soft tissue sarcoma types
Two subtypes of soft tissue sarcoma are:
- Rhabdomyosarcoma, which occurs in children.
- Synovial sarcoma, which occurs in teenagers and young adults.