title: Clear cell sarcoma: a case mimicking primary cutaneous malignant melanoma.
abstract: Clear cell sarcoma (CCS) is a recently described variant of sarcoma characterized by prominent clear cells showing features similar to clear cell melanoma. This neoplasm was first described by Dr. Franz M. Erzinger. Primary CCS usually arises in deeper soft tissues, in association with fascia, tendons, or aponeuroses. Characteristic translocation t(12;22) (q13;q12) has been considered pathognomonic for CCS. Prognosis is related to tumor size. An early recognition and initial radical surgery is the key to a favourable outcome. We present a patient with an unusual neoplasm that resembled malignant melanoma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, University of La Laguna, 38320 - La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain. marinarm@gmail.com
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rodríguez-Martín
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sáez-Rodríguez
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Esquivel
authors.forename: R Sánchez
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Gonzáalez
authors.forename: A Noda
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Cabrera
authors.forename: A Martín
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Herrera