title: Primary epithelioid sarcoma of the scalp.
abstract: This article retrospectively reviewed a case of epithelioid sarcoma of the scalp; a treatment plan for this type of neoplasm has not been well defined in the literature because of the rarity of sarcomas in general and sarcomas located in the head and neck in particular. No comparative results can be drawn when dealing with such lesion in the scalp. Early recognition with an aggressive approach to confirm the existence of an epithelioid sarcoma is mandatory; a high index of diagnostic awareness is needed to recognize this uncommon tumor. Early diagnosis can only be auspicious. Early wide surgical resection is imperative to ensure better control of imperceptible tumor extension, and well-planned diagnostic and therapeutic intervention, rather than isolated management and referral for adjunctive treatment, is important.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Pramongkutklao Army Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand. suwantemee@usa.net
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Suwantemee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000601:surgery; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012535:Scalp; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery