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==What are the symptoms of Epithelioid sarcoma?== | ==What are the symptoms of Epithelioid sarcoma?== | ||
Mass in the extremities is the major symptom of epitheliod sarcoma. | |||
==What causes Epithelioid sarcoma?== | ==What causes Epithelioid sarcoma?== | ||
Mutations in the ''SMARCB1'' gene cause epithelioid sarcoma. | |||
==Who is at highest risk?== | ==Who is at highest risk?== | ||
The most potent risk factor in the development of epithelioid sarcoma is the presence of [[family history]] of epithelioid sarcoma. | |||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Tissue biopsy may be helpful in the diagnosis of epithelioid sarcoma. | |||
==When to seek urgent medical care?== | ==When to seek urgent medical care?== | ||
A person should seek urgent medical care when there are any complications that arise from epithelioid sarcoma. | |||
==Treatment options== | ==Treatment options== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
What are the symptoms of Epithelioid sarcoma?
Mass in the extremities is the major symptom of epitheliod sarcoma.
What causes Epithelioid sarcoma?
Mutations in the SMARCB1 gene cause epithelioid sarcoma.
Who is at highest risk?
The most potent risk factor in the development of epithelioid sarcoma is the presence of family history of epithelioid sarcoma.
Diagnosis
Tissue biopsy may be helpful in the diagnosis of epithelioid sarcoma.
When to seek urgent medical care?
A person should seek urgent medical care when there are any complications that arise from epithelioid sarcoma.
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Epithelioid sarcoma?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Epithelioid sarcoma