Proximal-type epithelioid sarcoma: a new case report and literature review

Proximal-type epithelioid sarcoma is a rare soft tissue neoplasm which arises from the more proximal part of body and occurs more often in young people; the definite diagnosis depends mainly on the pathological examination; early detection and complete excision remain the foundation of treatment. Du...

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Published in:The Pan African medical journal 2016, Vol.24 (238), p.238-238
Main Authors: Echchaoui, Abdelmoughit, Sadrati, Yassine, Elbir, Youssef, Elktaibi, Abderrahim, Benyachou, Malika, Mazouz, Samir El, Gharib, Nour-Eddine, Abbassi, Abdellah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Case reports
diagnosis
epithelioid sarcoma
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
prognosis
proximal-type
Sarcoma
Sarcoma - diagnosis
Sarcoma - pathology
Sarcoma - surgery
Scapula - pathology
Soft Tissue Neoplasms - diagnosis
Soft Tissue Neoplasms - pathology
Soft Tissue Neoplasms - surgery
Young Adult
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Summary:Proximal-type epithelioid sarcoma is a rare soft tissue neoplasm which arises from the more proximal part of body and occurs more often in young people; the definite diagnosis depends mainly on the pathological examination; early detection and complete excision remain the foundation of treatment. Due to its aggressive behavior, high capacity of recurrence and the great ability to metastasize, a careful clinical long-term monitoring is required. We report a new case of a 20 years old girl, presented with proximal-type epithelioid sarcoma in her right scapular region, confirmed by pathological examination and removed surgically without recurrence or metastasis at eighteen months of follow-up.
ISSN:1937-8688
1937-8688
DOI:10.11604/pamj.2016.24.238.8535