Epithelioid sarcoma: A puzzling soft tissue neoplasm in a child

Epithelioid sarcoma (ES) is a rare soft tissue neoplasm that usually occurs on the upper extremity of adolescents and young adults. It rarely occurs d uring childhood. ES is a slowly growing tumor with a high propensity for re currences and metastases. This neoplasm is likely to be confused with a var iety of benign and malignant conditions. Recognition of ES is important. Th e treatment consists of wide excision, Misdiagnosis can lead to inappropria te treatment and local recurrences or metastases. We report the case of a 5 -year-old girl with an ES on the right forefinger. Copyright (C) 2000 S. Ka rger AG, Basel.