soft tissue mass or lump (in adults) - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
Last reviewed 01/2018
Soft tissue lump
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Lump (unexplained) that is increasing in size in adults | soft tissue sarcoma | Consider an urgent direct access ultrasound scan (to be performed within 2 weeks) |
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lumps and bumps - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance (guidelines with respect to presenting symptoms and signs)