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==Pathogenesis== | ==Pathogenesis== | ||
* Epithelioid sarcoma is the second most common soft tissue sarcoma in hand. Epithelioid sarcoma is also sixth most common soft tissue sarcoma in upper extremity. | * Epithelioid sarcoma is the second most common soft tissue sarcoma in hand. Epithelioid sarcoma is also sixth most common soft tissue sarcoma in upper extremity. | ||
* Primary site of epithelioid sarcoma is upper distal extremities. Other rare sites of epithelioid sarcoma are: | |||
:* Vulva | |||
:* Penis | |||
:* Spine | |||
==Genetics== | ==Genetics== | ||
''SMARCB1'' gene is involved in the pathogenesis of epithelioid sarcoma. | ''SMARCB1'' gene is involved in the pathogenesis of epithelioid sarcoma. |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
Pathogenesis
- Epithelioid sarcoma is the second most common soft tissue sarcoma in hand. Epithelioid sarcoma is also sixth most common soft tissue sarcoma in upper extremity.
- Primary site of epithelioid sarcoma is upper distal extremities. Other rare sites of epithelioid sarcoma are:
- Vulva
- Penis
- Spine
Genetics
SMARCB1 gene is involved in the pathogenesis of epithelioid sarcoma.