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Soft tissue tumors are relatively rare, accounting for about 1% of all malignant neoplasms. These tumors develop in the body’s soft tissues, which include muscles, fat, tendons, nerves, and blood vessels. Soft tissue tumors often grow slowly and remain unnoticed until they cause clinical symptoms, which depend on their location. They can be benign or malignant (cancerous).
Benign tumors: The most common types are lipomas (tumors of adipose tissue) and fibromas (tumors of connective tissue). These usually grow slowly and do not spread to other parts of the body.
Malignant tumors (sarcomas): These are rare but aggressive tumors that may grow rapidly and metastasize (spread) to other organs, most commonly to the lungs. In the early stages, they often develop without pain.
The main treatment method is surgical removal of the tumor. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may also be used, particularly in malignant cases or when metastases are present. The treatment outcome depends on the tumor type, stage (extent of tissue involvement), and completeness of surgical resection.
