We present a case of Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma in left lumbar region in a 14-year-old girl. Following its excision, histopathological examination was performed to arrive at the diagnosis.

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Sivakumar Mohanraj

Department of General Surgery, Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital & Research Institute,

Chikkarayapuram, Near Mangadu, Chennai-600069, India