Q) Soft tissue sarcoma with early lymph node metastasis is:
✅ Correct Answer: d) All of the above
🔍 Explanation:
- Most soft tissue sarcomas spread hematogenously.
- However, certain sarcomas are known for early lymph node metastasis including:
✅ **Angiosarcoma** – High lymphatic spread
✅ **Pleomorphic sarcoma** (Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, formerly MFH)
✅ **Epithelioid sarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, clear cell sarcoma** – also associated with LN spread
📚 Early LN spread is a known exception pattern in STS and has prognostic implications.
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🔍 Explanation:
- Most soft tissue sarcomas spread hematogenously.
- However, certain sarcomas are known for early lymph node metastasis including:
✅ **Angiosarcoma** – High lymphatic spread
✅ **Pleomorphic sarcoma** (Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, formerly MFH)
✅ **Epithelioid sarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, clear cell sarcoma** – also associated with LN spread
📚 Early LN spread is a known exception pattern in STS and has prognostic implications.
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