APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a fracture treatment?
A
External Fixation
B
Percutaneous Skeletal fixation
C
Reduction
D
Resection of Soft Tissue Tumor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Wide excision involves removing the tumor as well as a cuff of normal tissue surrounding the mass. This is the preferred treatment for locally aggressive tumors and sarcomas. Finally, radical resection refers to removal of the entire compartment, which is rarely required.

Detailed explanation-2: -Radical resection for soft tissue sarcomas removes your entire tumor, as well as some healthy tissue around it called the margin. This procedure is a common treatment for soft tissue sarcomas and may be the only treatment necessary, depending on your specific tumor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Treatment of Stage I Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery to remove the tumor, such as Mohs microsurgery for small sarcomas of the skin, wide local excision, or limb-sparing surgery. Radiation therapy before and/or after surgery. High-dose radiation therapy, for tumors that cannot be removed by surgery.

Detailed explanation-4: -A wide resection is the standard procedure for extremity soft tissue sarcomas. A radical margin in achieved by a procedure in which the tumor is resected with wide margins plus the entire muscles and tissues in the anatomic compartment.

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