Primary Epithelioid Sarcoma of Forearm with Axillary Lymphnode Metastasis: A Rare case report

  • Ankur Singh Kshatriya M.P. Shah Govt. Medical College, Jamnagar
  • Nisha Gupta M.P. Shah Govt. Medical College, Jamnagar
  • Mitsu Vaishnav M.P. Shah Govt. Medical College, Jamnagar
  • Sameep Garg M.P. Shah Govt. Medical College, Jamnagar
Keywords: Epithelioid sarcoma, Malignant mesenchymal tumour, Squamous cell carcinoma, Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology

Abstract

Primary epithelioid sarcoma is a rare, slow growing malignant mesenchymal tumour, which may mimics a benign granulomatous lesion clinically and cytologically, leading to misdiagnosis. This is typically present as a subcutaneous or deep dermal mass in distal portions of the extremities with strong propensity for local recurrence and metastasis. Cytologically it is very challenging to diagnose epithelioid sarcoma as it may mimics synovial sarcoma, malignant melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and epithelioid angiosarcoma. In this report we are describing the cytological features of epithelioid sarcoma with emphasizing on FNAC as the first line of investigation. 

Author Biographies

Ankur Singh Kshatriya, M.P. Shah Govt. Medical College, Jamnagar
Department of PathologySenior Resident
Nisha Gupta, M.P. Shah Govt. Medical College, Jamnagar
Department of PathologyAssistant Professor
Mitsu Vaishnav, M.P. Shah Govt. Medical College, Jamnagar
Department of PathologyResident
Sameep Garg, M.P. Shah Govt. Medical College, Jamnagar
Department of PathologyResident

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Published
2015-10-25
Section
Case Reports