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Management of Epithelioid Sarcoma of the Inguinal Region with Vascular Invasion

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Epithelioid sarcoma (ES) is a rare clinically polymorphic tumor that mimics both benign and malignant conditions. It presents with dermal or subcutaneous nodules on the extremities in young adults. We present here a case of epithelioid sarcoma of the inguinal region infiltrating the femoral vessels. Biopsy is diagnostic and good histopathological evaluation is critical in management.

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  1. Department of Vascular Surgery, CMC, Vellore, 632004, India

    Amit Mahajan, Indrani Sen, Darpanarayan Hazra & Sunil Agarwal

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Mahajan, A., Sen, I., Hazra, D. et al. Management of Epithelioid Sarcoma of the Inguinal Region with Vascular Invasion. Indian J Surg 78, 315–317 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-015-1401-x

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