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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]]
==Source==


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Epithelioid sarcoma

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Epithelioid sarcoma?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Epithelioid sarcoma On the Web

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

Images of Epithelioid sarcoma

Videos on Epithelioid sarcoma

FDA on Epithelioid sarcoma

CDC on Epithelioid sarcoma

Epithelioid sarcoma in the news

Blogs on Epithelioid sarcoma

Directions to Hospitals Treating Epithelioid sarcoma

Risk calculators and risk factors for Epithelioid sarcoma

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

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