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Clear Cell Sarcoma vs. Spitzoid
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Clear Cell Sarcoma vs. Spitzoid

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    • July 5, 2019 at 6:31 pm
    MMH
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      I have a random question and the internet is giving me anxiety. Wondering if anyone on here has any insight. I was diagnosed last year with an Atypical Spitzoid, treating as melanoma because of my age and the pathology report particulars.

      Because sarcomas are also spindle cell and can occur in the skin (clear cell sarcoma) how does the pathologist rule this out since they seem to have similar pathology but very different treatment/prognosis protocol?

      Any guidance would be helpful. I sent a note to my doctor too but figured this group is quite smart!

      MMH

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        • July 6, 2019 at 2:36 am
        Becky
        Participant
          Hi
          I can’t answer your question, but I am wondering..you said because of your age ( and other particulars) they are treating as melanoma …what did you mean?
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