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Soft-tissue sarcomas arising from the retroperitoneum are rare, comprising 10%–20% of all cases in most series of soft-tissue sarcomas in adults. (Retroperitoneal sarcomas in children are discussed in Chapter 13). When considering malignant tumors of the retroperitoneal space, other than those arising in the kidney or adrenal gland, the incidence of soft-tissue sarcomas ranges from 43% to 70%, with lymphomas comprising from 15% to 32% of the total (4,7). Much less common malignant tumors of the retroperitoneal area, such as malignant paragangliomas and malignant teratomas, account for the remainder. Retroperitoneal soft-tissue sarcomas represent both a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma because of their silent growth, the large size they reach before they are detected, and their poor prognosis despite aggressive therapy.
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Lawrence, W., Neifeld, J.P., Terz, J.J. (1983). Retroperitoneal Sarcomas. In: Manual of Soft-Tissue Tumor Surgery. Comprehensive Manuals of Surgical Specialties. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-5556-7_7
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