Reviewed on : 23 Nov 2018

Reviewed by : GP Gateway Editor

Expires : 23 Nov 2020

TWO WEEK REFERRAL SERVICES – ORTHOPAEDICS

Sarcomas & Primary bone tumours – Indications for an urgent referral for a suspected new malignancy

Soft tissue mass with one or more of the following characteristics:

Size > 5 cms

Painful

Increasing in size

Deep to fascia

Recurrence after previous excision

Recent change in pre existing lump or swelling

Radiological suspicion of a primary bone tumour (based on evidence of bone destruction, new bone formation, soft tissue swelling and periosteal elevation).

Ultrasound suspicion of soft tissue sarcoma

Ultrasound uncertain of soft tissue sarcoma and clinical concern persists

Issue the patient with a Cancer Research UK Information Sheet – follow link

Two Week Wait referrals should now be processed through the NHS eReferral Service (previously known as Choose & Book)

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