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Soft tissue sarcomas make up about 15% of cancers of the skin affecting dogs and about 7% of those affecting cats. Fibrosarcomas are common in dogs and are a type of soft tissue sarcoma (see handout "Fibrosarcoma in Dogs" for more information).
Soft tissue sarcoma can occur almost anywhere because soft and connective tissues are found throughout the body. However, it most commonly occurs in the skin and layers of tissue just below the skin. They make up 8 to 15% of all tumors in dogs that occur in these areas, and most grow slowly.
- Dogs with cases of Grade 1 or 2 soft tissue sarcomas that can be surgically removed have a good to excellent prognosis. Grade 3 soft tissue sarcoma...
- Soft tissue sarcoma is usually not painful. Soft tissue sarcomas are commonly caught early due to their visible nature, and they can be treated. Mo...
- Soft tissue sarcomas are typically slow-growing, although some can develop in just a few weeks. Lower-grade soft tissue sarcoma is unlikely to spre...
Sep 18, 2023 · Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) arise from the neoplastic transformation of mesenchymal cells and comprise around 15 percent of all skin and subcutaneous tumours in dogs (Theilen and Madewell, 1979). They can arise in muscle, adipose, neurovascular, fascial and fibrous tissues but most commonly involve the skin and subcutis.
The predicted outcome or life expectancy for dogs with soft tissue sarcomas is highly variable. As described, sarcoma covers a wide range of tumors. Therefore, the prognosis depends on the type of sarcoma, its stage, size, and as in most cancers, the timing of detection.
Soft tissue sarcomas typically grow under the skin. They can feel soft or firm and are usually attached to underlying structures. While the tumor may feel well defined, they are highly invasive and send microscopic extensions in all directions. The extent of the tumor is poorly estimated by feel.
Soft tissue sarcomas are graded low, intermediate or high grade. Most are low to intermediate grade and have a relatively low chance of spreading. How are soft tissue sarcomas diagnosed? A fine needle aspirate is an easy, non-invasive test that can often confirm the presence of a sarcoma.
May 7, 2024 · What are the first signs of soft tissue sarcoma in dogs? The most common initial symptom of a soft tissue sarcoma is the presence of a soft tissue mass. It is usually seen underneath the...
