Primary Synovial Sarcoma of Lung.
- Author:
Devrim CABUK
1
;
Berna USTUNER
;
Asli Gul AKGUL
;
Ozgur ACIKGOZ
;
Busra YAPRAK
;
Kazim UYGUN
;
Salih TOPCU
;
Bahar MUEZZINOGLU
Author Information
1. Department of Medical Oncology, Kocaeli University Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey. devrimcabuk@yahoo.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Synovial sarcoma;
Lung;
Immunohistochemistry;
Adjuvant therapy
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Chemotherapy, Adjuvant;
Diagnosis;
Immunohistochemistry;
Lung*;
Mediastinum;
Prognosis;
Radiotherapy;
Sarcoma;
Sarcoma, Synovial*;
Thoracic Wall
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2014;47(3):306-309
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Synovial sarcoma (SS) is a highly malignant tumor that accounts for 10% of all soft-tissue sarcomas. Primary SS arising from the lung is extremely rare, and the prognosis is poor. We report a case of pulmonary SS presenting with a mass lesion invading the right upper and middle lobes, extending to the mediastinum and the chest wall. After tru-cut biopsy, surgical resection was performed. The final diagnosis was SS (biphasic type) based on histological and immunohistochemical findings. There are no guidelines for optimal treatment due to the rarity of these tumors. Current treatment includes surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.
