Epithelioid sarcoma metastatic to the tongue: a rare entity
Epithelioid sarcoma (ES) typically arises as a firm nodule on the extremities of young men. The tumor is remarkable for diagnostic difficulties both clinically and histopathologically resulting in a high frequency of initial misdiagnosis. ES is also known to have a high rate of recurrence and high r...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of cutaneous pathology 2004-05, Vol.31 (5), p.401-405 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Epithelioid sarcoma (ES) typically arises as a firm nodule on the extremities of young men. The tumor is remarkable for diagnostic difficulties both clinically and histopathologically resulting in a high frequency of initial misdiagnosis. ES is also known to have a high rate of recurrence and high rate of metastasis predominantly to the lymph nodes, lungs, and scalp. Herein, the second case of ES with metastasis to the tongue is reported. |
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ISSN: | 0303-6987 1600-0560 |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.0303-6987.2004.00213.x |