Clear cell sarcoma of the soft parts arising in the rectus abdominis in a child – aspiration cytology of a rare case
2007
Clear Cell Sarcoma in a Child: A Rare Case
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Murugan Paari, Basu Debdatta, Kumar Surendra, Jagadish Sadasivan
Primary Institution: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
Conclusion
Clear cell sarcoma should be considered in soft-tissue tumors with high cellularity and uniform cells with macronucleoli, especially in atypical presentations.
Supporting Evidence
- Clear cell sarcoma is rare in children, especially below the age of ten.
- The tumor was located in the rectus abdominis tendon, which is an unusual site.
- Cytological features included high cellularity and uniform cells with prominent nucleoli.
Takeaway
This study talks about a rare type of tumor found in a young girl’s belly, which can look like other tumors, making it hard to diagnose.
Methodology
Fine needle aspiration cytology was performed, followed by histopathological examination and immunohistochemistry.
Limitations
Cytogenetic studies could not be performed in this case.
Participant Demographics
A 9-year-old female child.
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