Synovial sarcoma in the buccal space: a case report.
10.5125/jkaoms.2011.37.6.545
- Author:
Ji Hoon HAN
1
;
Kyu Ho YOON
;
Jeong Kwon CHEONG
;
Jung Ho BAE
;
Hsueh Yu LI
;
Young Il OH
;
Jae Myung SHIN
;
Jee Seon BAIK
;
Kwan Soo PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. oms_kspark@paik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Synovial sarcoma;
Head and neck neoplasms
- MeSH:
Extremities;
Follow-Up Studies;
Head;
Head and Neck Neoplasms;
Humans;
Hydrazines;
Immunohistochemistry;
Neck;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Recurrence;
Sarcoma;
Sarcoma, Synovial
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2011;37(6):545-549
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Synovial sarcoma (SS) is a malignant soft tissue tumor comprising 5-10% of all soft tissue sarcomas. This tumor normally occurs in the paraarticular regions of the extremities but is rare in head and neck sites. SS is sometimes difficult to diagnose because it can mimic benign lesions both clinically and radiologically. This paper presents a rare case of a SS of the buccal space of a 25-year old man. The histology examination and immunohistochemistry of the mass led to a diagnosis of synovial sarcoma. The patient was treated primarily with a surgical resection, followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The follow up examination 17-months after surgery showed no signs of tumor relapse or metastasis.
