Imaging of radiation-associated sarcoma.

O'Regan, Kevin; Hall, Matthew; Jagannathan, Jyothipriya; Giardino, Angela; Kelly, Paul J; Butrynski, James; Ramaiya, Nikhil · AJR Am J Roentgenol · 2011

review · Level V

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Abstract

The objective of this article is to show the imaging features of radiation-associated sarcoma arising after radiation therapy using multiple imaging modalities. A multimodality imaging strategy and collaboration between multidisciplinary teams are important for the management of radiation-associated sarcoma. Because radiation-associated sarcoma often displays locally aggressive behavior and may metastasize, resulting in a poor prognosis, it is important to consider this diagnosis in any patient previously treated with radiation therapy and to recognize the imaging findings.

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