Malignant lesions

Abstract

Combined multimodality treatment has greatly improved the survival for children with malignant tumors that affect the upper extremity. Advances in imaging techniques have also allowed better assessment of the size and extent of the tumors, allowing more accurate surgical resections and limb salvage. With the advent of molecular diagnostic techniques, we now have new tools to help improve the diagnosis and classification of malignant tumors. It is hoped that this will eventually lead to further improvements in treatment outcomes with individualized, targeted therapies allowing more focused treatment with less morbidity.