Soft tissue tumors: Synovial sarcoma

Synovial Sarcoma of the Head and Neck: A Case of Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Although rare, synovial sarcoma is the most common malignant non-rhabdomyosarcomatous soft tissue sarcoma in children and adolescents. Synovial sarcoma typically involves the soft tissues of the extremities, especially near large joints, but it can occur anywhere in the body in locations far from joint spaces. Although this tumor typically affects adults in their fourth decade of life, nearly h...

Soft tissue tumors: Clear cell sarcoma

Soft Tissue Tumors: Low grade fibromyxoid sarcoma

Clinics and pathology Disease Low grade fibromyxoid sarcoma (LGFMS) Embryonic origin Cellular origin unknown, but presumably of mesodermal derivation. Tumor cells show fibroblastic differentiation. Etiology Unknown. No known risk factors. Epidemiology Low grade fibromyxoid sarcoma is supposed to be rare, but as it is difficult to diagnose the true incidence is unknown. Patients of any age may b...

synovial sarcoma of the head and neck: a case of childhood soft tissue sarcoma

although rare, synovial sarcoma is the most common malignant non-rhabdomyosarcomatous soft tissue sarcoma in children and adolescents. synovial sarcoma typically involves the soft tissues of the extremities, especially near large joints, but it can occur anywhere in the body in locations far from joint spaces. although this tumor typically affects adults in their fourth decade of life, nearly h...

Soft tissue sarcoma.

Soft tissue sarcomas are rare tumours of the connective tissue. The knowledge of this rare entity is necessary for an accurate diagnosis. The incidence in Europe is about 3,6/100 000 per year. The first line treatment consists of a wide resection of the tumour, possibly combined with an adjuvant radiation therapy. A chemotherapy can be indicated and has to be evaluated for each case individuall...