Epithelioid sarcoma. Report of a case with fine needle aspiration diagnosis.
BACKGROUND
Epithelioid sarcoma is a rare type of soft tissue sarcoma affecting the extremities, particularly the hands and fingers. Though it is well described histopathologically, publications regarding its cytologic findings are limited.


METHODS
A 52-year-old woman presented with swelling of the left middle finger. Fine needle aspiration was performed. Smears showed oval to polygonal cells with epithelioid features. A diagnosis of soft tissue sarcoma with a possibility of epithelioid sarcoma was suggested. Histopathologic examination and immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis.


CONCLUSIONS
In the presence of classic cytologic findings, the diagnosis of epithelioid sarcoma can be suggested. Subsequent histologic examination and immunohistochemistry can confirm the diagnosis.
Departments of Cytology and Histopathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
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Jogai
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Gupta
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Goel
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Ahluwalia
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Joshi
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000378:metabolism; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D007633:Keratins / Q000378:metabolism; D008875:Middle Aged; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D014746:Vimentin / Q000378:metabolism
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D014746:Vimentin; D007633:Keratins