Korean J Dermatol.  1997 Apr;35(2):392-395.

A Case of Clear Cell Sarcoma of the Tendon and Aponeurosis

• Jeong SH
• Shin HM
• Lee DW
• Lee SC
• Kim SY
• Cho BK

Abstract

Clear cell sarcoma of the tendon and aponeurosis was first described by Enzinger in 1965, and has become a well-accepted clinicopathological entity as malignant melanoma of soft parts. Although it posesses the ability to produce melanin, it is quite different from conventional melanoma in that, it is more deeply located, usually associated with tendon and aponeurosis, displays pale-staining round to oval-shaped tumor cells and has a longer clinical course and better prognosis.Several cases have been reported in Korea, and we experiened an additional case of this rare tumor that showed ulceration.

Keyword

Clear cell sarcoma; Malignant melanoma

MeSH Terms

Korea
Melanins
Melanoma
Sarcoma, Clear Cell*
Tendons*
Ulcer
Melanins