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

Pan Afr Med J. 2016 Jul 14:24:238. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2016.24.238.8535. eCollection 2016.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Epithelioid sarcoma; diagnosis; prognosis; proximal-type.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Sarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Sarcoma / pathology
  • Sarcoma / surgery
  • Scapula / pathology*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / pathology
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / surgery
  • Young Adult