Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Nov 2023
ReviewSex Differences in Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Incidence, Clinicopathological Profile, Survival, and Costs.
Background: There are evident sex differences in the incidence of and mortality rates for several tumors. Soft tissue sarcomas (STSs) account for no more than 1% of all malignancies in adults. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the sex differences in the epidemiology of STSs and the related costs. ⋯ Conclusion: The STS incidence was found to be higher for males and showed a rising trend over the last three decades only for males. These findings could result from the occupational exposure to environmental mutagens mainly involving men. Sex did not affect the survival or the clinicopathological STS profile.