unexplained soft tissue mass or lump that is increasing in size in a child or young person - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
Last reviewed 01/2018
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Lump (unexplained) that is increasing in size in children and young people | Soft tissue sarcoma | Consider a very urgent direct access ultrasound scan (to be performed within 48 hours) |
Reference:
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance (guidelines with respect to presenting symptoms and signs)