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ReviewRadiologie (Heidelberg, Germany)2026

[Imaging of visceral, retroperitoneal, and pelvic soft-tissue sarcomas : Review].

Aleksandar Milosevic, Michal-Kamil Chodyla, Rainer Hamacher, Johann Moritz Kaths, Johannes Haubold, Lale Umutlu

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Review in Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Aleksandar MilosevicInstitut für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie und Neuroradiologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Deutschland.
Michal-Kamil ChodylaInstitut für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie und Neuroradiologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Deutschland.
Rainer HamacherKlinik für Onkologie, Westdeutsches Krebszentrum, Deutsches Krebsforschungskonsortium und Nationales Zentrum für Tumorerkrankungen, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Essen, Deutschland.
Johann Moritz KathsKlinik für Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Essen, Deutschland.
Johannes HauboldInstitut für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie und Neuroradiologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Deutschland.
Lale UmutluInstitut für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie und Neuroradiologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Deutschland. lale.umutlu@uk-essen.de.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAbdominal and retroperitoneal sarcomas are rare but prognostically relevant tumors that pose significant diagnostic challenges due to their size and proximity to critical anatomical structures. Cross-sectional imaging is crucial for detection, characterization, staging, and treatment planning.

objectiveTo present the current standards of cross-sectional imaging and to convey relevant aspects for radiological assessment based on established guidelines.

methodsSummary of the morphological characteristics, recommendations for imaging and resectability criteria based on current guidelines and published literature.

resultsMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) are indispensable for the assessment of abdominal and retroperitoneal sarcomas, especially with regard to organ and vessel relationships. MRI offers significant advantages over CT in the pelvis and for functional analysis. Typical patterns such as fat content, dedifferentiated areas, or infiltration support entity assessment and therapy planning.

conclusionStandardized, guideline-based imaging is essential for diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care and should be performed in interdisciplinary sarcoma centers.

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Pelvic NeoplasmsRetroperitoneal NeoplasmsSarcomaTomography, X-Ray ComputedHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingPractice Guidelines as TopicComputed tomographyGuidelinesMagnetic resonance imagingSarcoma centreSarcomas

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