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Background: Soft tissue tumors are a diverse and fascinating group of lesions that arise from the supporting soft tissue of the body. Although pathologically diverse, they frequently exhibit similar clinical presentations and radiological features. Correct histopathological diagnosis is therefore crucial. This study aims to analyze the histopathological findings of soft tissue tumors and their distribution according to age, sex and site of occurrence in patients. Methods: This study comprised of minimum of 200 cases. All soft tissue tumors received in the Department of Pathology, Govt. Medical College, Patiala were analysed. Their gross features, microscopic findings were analysed in detail. Soft tissue tumors were divided into benign and malignant categories and their further sub typing were done according to WHO Classification. The distribution of soft tissue tumors according to the age, sex and site of occurrence was studied. Results: Out of 200 cases of soft tissue tumors, 169 cases (84.5%) were benign, 20 cases (10.0%) were malignant and 11 (5.5%) were classified under intermediate category. Adipocytic tumors formed the largest group constituting 92 cases (46%).Vascular tumors were the second commonest (18%) followed by peripheral nerve sheath tumors (10.5%). The benign tumors were seen in younger age as compared to malignant tumors. Conclusion: Benign tumors were more common than malignant. The most common benign tumors were lipoma followed by hemangioma (14.0%) and schwannoma (5.5%).There is wide range of their distribution according to age, sex and site. The benign tumors were seen in younger age as compared to malignant tumors.