Causes and Symptoms of Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Causes
There is no known cause for these types of tumors. There is no evidence that these tumors are inherited or recent injury to the affected area is the cause of this disease. It is also known that this disease is not contagious.
Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of these tumors may vary depending on the location of the tumor and the specific type of tumor.
- There may be pain and swelling around the affected tissue.
- If the tumor is located in a muscle or synovial tissue, a child may experience limited and painful movement of an extremity or joint.
- Sometimes the symptoms may be vague and go undetected for extended periods of time.
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