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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2024; 12(23): 5299-5303
Published online Aug 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i23.5299
Essential role of postoperative follow-up in the management of clear cell sarcoma
Zi-Han Zhang, Jin-Tao Guo, Ying Xie, Si-Yu Sun
Zi-Han Zhang, Jin-Tao Guo, Ying Xie, Si-Yu Sun, Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
Jin-Tao Guo, Si-Yu Sun, Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Techniques, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang ZH, Guo JT, Xie Y, Sun SY contributed to this paper; Zhang ZH designed the outline of the manuscript and drafted the article; Guo JT was responsible for the revision of the manuscript; Xie Y contributed to the editing the manuscript; Sun SY was the study supervisor and was responsible for the revision of the manuscript.
Supported by Liaoning Province Applied Basic Research Program Joint Program Project, No. 2022JH2/101500076; Shenyang Young and Middle-aged Science and Technology Innovation Talent Support Program, No. RC200438; Tree Planting Program of Shengjing Hospital, No. M1595; and the Doctoral Start-up Foundation of Liaoning Province, No. 2022-BS-127.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report having no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Si-Yu Sun, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Director, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China. sun-siyu@163.com
Received: April 7, 2024
Revised: May 18, 2024
Accepted: June 4, 2024
Published online: August 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Clear cell sarcoma (CCS) is a rare subtype of melanocytic soft tissue sarcoma distinguished by its propensity for metastasis and recurrence. Survival rates markedly diminish in patients with advanced CCS compared with those with early-stage disease. The insidious nature of early occult onset and the limited responsiveness of CCS to chemoradiotherapy underscore the critical importance of routine postoperative follow-up for early detection of recurrent cases, which is crucial for enhancing patient prognosis.