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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Epithelioid sarcoma is a rare mesenchymal soft tissue [[tumor]]. Mutations in the ''SMARCB1'' gene cause epithelioid sarcoma. Tissue biopsy may be helpful in the diagnosis of epithelioid sarcoma. The predominant therapy for epithelioid sarcoma is surgical resection. Adjunctive chemotherapy, radiation, and chemoradiation may be required. | Epithelioid sarcoma is a rare mesenchymal soft tissue [[tumor]]. Mutations in the ''SMARCB1'' gene cause epithelioid sarcoma. Tissue biopsy may be helpful in the diagnosis of epithelioid sarcoma. The predominant therapy for epithelioid sarcoma is surgical resection. Adjunctive chemotherapy, [[radiation]], and chemoradiation may be required. | ||
==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. | Mass in the extremities is the major symptom of epitheliod sarcoma. | ||
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A person should seek urgent medical care when there are any complications that arise from epithelioid sarcoma. | A person should seek urgent medical care when there are any complications that arise from epithelioid sarcoma. | ||
==Treatment options== | ==Treatment options== | ||
The predominant therapy for epithelioid sarcoma is surgical resection. Adjunctive chemotherapy, radiation, and chemoradiation may be required. | The predominant therapy for epithelioid sarcoma is surgical resection. Adjunctive chemotherapy, [[radiation]], and chemoradiation may be required. | ||
==Where to find medical care for Epithelioid sarcoma?== | ==Where to find medical care for Epithelioid sarcoma?== | ||
[http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Epithelioid sarcoma}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Epithelioid sarcoma] | [http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Epithelioid sarcoma}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Epithelioid sarcoma] | ||
==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | ==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | ||
The prognosis of epithelioid sarcoma is good for females. | The prognosis of epithelioid sarcoma is good for females. | ||
==Possible complications== | ==Possible complications== | ||
* Metastasis | * [[Metastasis]] | ||
* Contractures | * Contractures | ||
* Nerve compression | * [[Nerve compression]] | ||
* Muscle weakness | * [[Muscle weakness]] | ||
* Numbness | * [[Numbness]] | ||
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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
Epithelioid sarcoma is a rare mesenchymal soft tissue tumor. Mutations in the SMARCB1 gene cause epithelioid sarcoma. Tissue biopsy may be helpful in the diagnosis of epithelioid sarcoma. The predominant therapy for epithelioid sarcoma is surgical resection. Adjunctive chemotherapy, radiation, and chemoradiation may be required.
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
The predominant therapy for epithelioid sarcoma is surgical resection. Adjunctive chemotherapy, radiation, and chemoradiation may be required.
Where to find medical care for Epithelioid sarcoma?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Epithelioid sarcoma
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
The prognosis of epithelioid sarcoma is good for females.
Possible complications
- Metastasis
- Contractures
- Nerve compression
- Muscle weakness
- Numbness