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Rare tumor of young people comprised of large epithelioid acidophilic cells arranged in alveolar structures separated by thin vessels. The cells show light atypia and contain crystalline inclusions. There are no specific markers.
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(2011). Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma. In: Schwab, M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Cancer. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16483-5_215
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