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Malignant neoplasm of Lower Limb
by Alike Medical Team ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023
This group contains additional names: - Malignant neoplasm of legs
Lower limb cancer includes malignancies in the bones or soft tissues of the legs, hip and knees. Primary bone tumors may include osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, which is more common in young children. Chondrosarcoma can develop in the hips of older adults and middle-aged people. Secondary bone cancer can develop due to metastases from malignancy in other organs such as the kidney,breast, prostate, thyroid and lungs. Soft tissue sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that can occur in muscles, blood vessels, nerves, tendons and the linings of the joints.
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Upper limb cancer may include symptoms such as pain, swelling, a lump, night sweats, fever, fractures in weakened bones.
Diagnosis may include physical tests, lab tests including blood tests, imaging tests such as CT scan, MRI scan and PET scan. A biopsy can be performed to sample the tissue and make a diagnosis.
Treatment of upper limb cancer depends on the site, type, and extent of tumor. Treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and cryosurgery.
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