
ORTHOPAEDICS / SARCOMA 2WW
Pending review
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)
This service is located at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham
Preview of referral form:
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