Synovial Cell Sarcoma eMedicine Orthopedics

Description: Contents - Author Information; Introduction; Relevant Anatomy And Contraindications; Workup; Treatment; Complications; Outcome And Prognosis; Future And Controversies; Pictures; Bibliography
Synovial sarcoma is a rare soft tissue sarcoma with features of epithelial differentiation. In contrast with its name, synovial sarcoma is not associated with synovial joints. It tends to arise in younger patients with a mean age of approximately 30 years. Problem: Synovial sarcoma is a high-grade tumor but typically is associated with a history of a long-standing nodule, sometimes present for years, which has increased rapidly in size over a few months. Therefore, it is sometimes overlooked. The tumor spreads along fascial planes and, thus, can be much more widespread than apparent on initial evaluation.