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Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma (Subscribe)

A variety of sarcoma having a reticulated fibrous stroma enclosing groups of sarcoma cells, which resemble epithelial cells and are enclosed in alveoli walled with connective tissue. It is a rare tumor, usually occurring between 15 and 35 years of age. It appears in the muscles of the extremities in adults and most commonly in the head and neck region of children. Though slow-growing, it commonly metastasizes to the lungs, brain, bones, and lymph nodes. (From Dorland, 27th ed; DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1365)

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Primary alveolar soft part sarcoma of bone

Location: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/histo/1999/00000035/00000005/art00003

Histopathology, Volume 35, Number 5, November 1999 , pp. 411-417(7)
Alveolar soft part sarcoma is a distinct, rare soft tissue tumour occurring primarily within the skeletal muscles or musculofascial planes in young adults. Primary involvement of bone is extremely rare. We report on six patients with alveolar soft part sarcoma...

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The Alliance against Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma

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Support and Research group.Worldwide organization dedicated exclusively to finding a cure for this insidious cancer that attacks children and young adults. Has links to up to date news and research articles Patient Provider