epithelioid sarcoma
(eh-pih-THEE-lee-oyd sar-KOH-muh)
A rare type of
cancer that usually begins as a slow-growing, firm lump in
the deep soft tissue or skin of the arms, hands, or
fingers. It may also occur in the legs, trunk (chest and
abdomen), or head and neck. The lump is usually painless
and there may be an ulcer in the skin covering the lump.
Epithelioid sarcoma may spread to nearby tissue, lymph
nodes, or other parts of the body. It often recurs (comes
back) after treatment. Epithelioid sarcoma usually occurs
in young adults. It is a type of soft tissue
sarcoma.