Epithelioid sarcoma is a rare and aggressive soft tissue sarcoma characterized by both epithelial and mesenchymal differentiation. This condition most commonly affects young adults and typically presents as a painless and slow-growing mass, which is often located in the distal extremities. Despite its slow growth, epithelioid sarcoma is highly aggressive, posing a significant risk of recurrence, lymph node involvement, and distant metastases. Diagnosis is typically made through tissue biopsy, while imaging studies are essential for assessing the extent of the primary tumor and identifying metastatic disease. Microscopically, the conventional form exhibits a nodular or lobular architecture with central necrosis and surrounding epithelioid cells, while the proximal-type variant is characterized by more cytologic pleomorphism and nuclear atypia.The primary treatment for epithelioid sarcoma is complete surgical removal, which is curative in the early stages. Radiation therapy may be used as an adjunct to reduce recurrence risk, and more recently, targeted therapies have been developed for advanced cases. Due to the high likelihood of late metastases, long-term monitoring is essential for managing the disease. This activity reviews the etiology, histopathology, evaluation, and management of epithelioid sarcoma. This activity also helps healthcare providers identify, diagnose, and manage epithelioid sarcoma, ensuring timely and accurate treatment and improving patient outcomes through early interprofessional collaboration.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/449
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
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ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
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ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
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- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
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- Specialty: Complex General Surgical Oncology, Cytopathology, Dermatopathology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Soft Tissue & Bone, Surgical Pathology