A case of synovial sarcoma of the right mid-thigh and literature review
2024

Case of Synovial Sarcoma in a 16-Year-Old Girl

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Zhang Jing, Li Zhengyi, Guo Guoqiang, Jin Chunchun, Deng Meifang

Primary Institution: Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China

Conclusion

Synovial sarcoma is a rare malignant tumor that requires early detection and accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.

Supporting Evidence

  • Synovial sarcoma accounts for 5%–10% of malignant tumors of mesenchymal tissue.
  • The patient underwent two surgical treatments and regular chemotherapy.
  • Follow-up revealed bilateral lung metastases 13 months after surgery.
  • Imaging tests showed a high likelihood of malignancy.

Takeaway

A 16-year-old girl had a rare type of cancer called synovial sarcoma in her thigh, which can be very serious. Doctors found it early, but it can come back or spread to other parts of the body.

Methodology

The case involved imaging features, surgical procedures, and pathological results, along with a literature review of 25 relevant case reports.

Limitations

The study is based on a single case report and literature review, which may not represent all cases of synovial sarcoma.

Participant Demographics

The patient was a 16-year-old Chinese female.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3389/or.2024.1445143

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