Primary Synovial Sarcoma of the Parietal Pleura: A Case Report.
10.5090/kjtcs.2013.46.2.159
- Author:
Min Kyun KANG
1
;
Kwang Hyun CHO
;
Yang Haeng LEE
;
Il Yong HAN
;
Young Chul YOON
;
Kyung Taek PARK
;
Do Kyun KANG
;
Bo Mi KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea. ctsckh@inje.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Primary synovial sarcoma;
Pleura;
Synovial sarcoma
- MeSH:
Adult;
Extremities;
Heart;
Humans;
Joints;
Lung;
Mediastinum;
Pleura;
Prognosis;
Sarcoma, Synovial;
Thoracic Wall
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2013;46(2):159-161
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Synovial sarcoma is a malignant soft tissue tumor that most commonly occurs in the extremities of young and middle-aged adults, in the vicinity of large joints. Although synovial sarcoma is frequently associated with joints, it may arise in unexpected sites, such as the mediastinum, heart, lung, pleura, or chest wall. Primary synovial sarcoma of the pleura is rare. To date, nearly 36 cases of primary synovial sarcoma of the pleura have been reported since Gaertner et al. published the first case in 1996. The oncologic characteristics, treatment, and prognosis for pleural synovial sarcomas are not well defined because of a paucity of data. However, a multimodal approach, including surgical resection, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, has generally been suggested. We report the outcome of one patient with primary pleural synovial sarcoma treated with radical resection and adjuvant treatment.
