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soft tissue sarcoma  

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  • Soft tissue sarcomas are rare tumors that develop from the mesenchymal tissue layer, one of the three embryologic tissue types. The mesenchymal layer gives rise to deep skin tissues, blood vessels, fibrous tissues surrounding joints, cartilage, bone, smooth and striated muscles, and fat. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Soft Tissue Sarcoma]

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