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. 2012 May;94(4):261–266. doi: 10.1308/003588412X13171221590016

Table 2.

1 Symptoms reported and presence of guideline 1 features for soft tissue and bone sarcomas

At first presentation to a HCP At time of referral to specialist
Soft tissue sarcoma
Size >5cm 11 (17%) 26 (39%)
Increasing size 29 (44%) 46 (70%)
Deep to the deep fascia 31 (47%) 35 (53%)
Painful lump 14 (21%) 21 (32%)
Bone sarcoma
Deep (bony) pain 36 (88%) 36 (88%)
Worsening pain 17 (41%) 24 (59%)
Visible lump/swelling 20 (49%) 23 (56%)
Night pain 14 (34%) 18 (44%)
Limp/difflculty walking 12 (29%) 14 (34%)