Abstract

Alveolar soft part sarcoma is a slowly growing malignant tumor with high potential of metastasis. It occurs most frequently in children and young adults. Cytogenetically, it is characterized by a specific translocation, der(17)t(X;17) (p11;q25). Because of its rarity, treatment is not yet standardized. The combination of surgery and radiotherapy remains the mainstay of the treatment.

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