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Case #2 -
A 24 year old with a mass in his R thigh

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What additional history should be obtained in this patient?  Answer 
2.) What specific characteristics of the mass should be noted on physical examination?  Answer 
3.) What are appropriate ways to determine the pathology?  Answer 
4.) What are the various types of soft tissue sarcomas?  Answer 
5.) How do these sarcomas usually spread?  Answer 
6.) What other diagnostic workup should be done?  Answer 
7.) What is the treatment for soft tissue sarcomas?  Answer 
 
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