Sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcoma- A rare entity with a challenging presentation
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چکیده
Fibrosarcoma is a malignant tumour arising from fibroblasts. Several variants have been described and these prove to be diagnostic challenge owing its many mimics, thus often requiring ancillary testing such as immunohistochemistry. The sclerosing epithelioid variant poorly recognised entity that poses therapeutic dilemma. This case of Fibrosarcoma-sclerosing reported in 62-year-old male who presented with an exophytic lesion on the sole foot was operated for same. article stresses systematic approach which will enable pathologist arrive at accurate diagnosis.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Pathology and Oncology
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2394-6784', '2394-6792']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpo.2023.039