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Epithelioid sarcoma physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2].

Overview

Overview

Patients with epithelioid sarcoma usually appear healthy. Physical examination of patients with epithelioid sarcoma is usually remarkable for firm to hard palpable masses in the extremities.

Physical examination

Physical examination

Local Examination

Common physical examination findings of epithelioid sarcoma include:

  • Irregular (or nodular) lesions below the skin surface
  • Lesion with the appearance of a badly-healed wound

Possible locations of epithelioid sarcoma include the fingers, hands, forearm, feet, knees, legs, thighs, trunk, spine, penis, and female genitalia.

Extremities
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