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World J Clin Cases. Jul 26, 2022; 10(21): 7571-7576
Published online Jul 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i21.7571
Published online Jul 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i21.7571
Primary clear cell sarcoma of soft tissue in the posterior cervical spine invading the medulla oblongata: A case report
Chen-Chen Liu, Wen-Peng Huang, Jian-Bo Gao, Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan Province, China
Author contributions: Liu CC wrote the article; Huang WP designed the research study; Gao JB is the corresponding author; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jian-Bo Gao, PhD, Academic Research, Chairman, Chief Doctor, Instructor, Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 1 East Jianshe Road, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan Province, China.
Received: February 11, 2022
Peer-review started: February 11, 2022
First decision: March 23, 2022
Revised: April 2, 2022
Accepted: May 28, 2022
Article in press: May 28, 2022
Published online: July 26, 2022
Processing time: 149 Days and 17.2 Hours
Peer-review started: February 11, 2022
First decision: March 23, 2022
Revised: April 2, 2022
Accepted: May 28, 2022
Article in press: May 28, 2022
Published online: July 26, 2022
Processing time: 149 Days and 17.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Clear cell sarcoma (CCS) is a rare and highly malignant soft tissue tumor, usually occurring in the deep soft tissues of the distal tendons and aponeurosis of the extremities. CCS originating in the head and neck is extremely rare and usually presents as a painless growth mass. In this case, the lesion was located in the head and neck and presented as episodic headache. The lesion was perforated and involved the medulla oblongata. Differential diagnosis of malignant soft tissue tumors of the head and neck should consider CCS based on pathological and genetic tests.