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osseous epithelioid sarcoma

Synopsis

- partially calcified intraosseous lesion of the iliac bone
- relatively uniform but clearly malignant-appearing epithelioid cells
- scattered rhabdoid-appearing cells
- hyalinized to partially calcified matrix
- chickenwire" pattern of calcification

Immunohistochemistry

- cytokeratins +
- vimentin +
- epithelial membrane antigen (EMA) +
- CD34 +
- complete loss of INI1 protein expression

Fluorescence in situ hybridization

- possible homozygous deletion of the INI1 gene

Differential diagnosis

- chondroblastoma
- osteosarcoma

References

- Primary Epithelioid Sarcoma of Bone: Report of a Unique Case, With Immunohistochemical and Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization Confirmation of INI1 Deletion. Raoux D, Péocʼh M, Pedeutour F, Vaunois B, Decouvelaere AV, Folpe AL. Am J Surg Pathol. 2009 Apr 1. PMID: #19342946#