[Epithelioid sarcoma as cause of ulcus cruris].
In two young men, 22 and 23 years old, with non-healing leg ulcers, epithelioid sarcoma was diagnosed. This malignancy may be mistaken for a benign process. Better awareness may result in earlier diagnosis and improved prognosis. Both patients developed lymphogenic metastases.
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Afd. Dermatologie, Academisch Ziekenhuis, Groningen.
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Kardaun
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Hoekstra
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Molenaar
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van der Meer
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery
Epithelioïd sarcoom als oorzaak van ulcus cruris.