A Rare Case of Monophasic Synovial Sarcoma of Thoracic Vertebra

Najib, Sana; Saleem, Tahmina; Nadhim, Ali; Sen, Shuvendu

doi:10.1155/2018/2313927

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“…The use of adjuvant radiation and chemotherapy has been demonstrated to reduce local recurrence in several cases. [ 5 , 13 , 15 , 16 ] Most of the cases reported in the literature underwent surgical excision with either radiation or chemotherapy alone or in combination.…”

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Synovial sarcoma of the spine: A case report and review of the literature

Alshehri

Baeshen

Samkari

et al. 2020

Surgical Neurology International

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Background: Synovial sarcoma (SS) of the spine is a rare malignant soft-tissue tumor, and there are few reported cases. The aim of this paper is to report a rare case of spinal SS involving the paraspinal muscles, and to review all such cases reported in the literature. Case Description: In this paper, we report a rare case of spinal SS involving the paraspinal muscles in a 12-year-old girl. The patient underwent surgical excision of the mass with adjuvant radiation and chemotherapy. At the 1-year follow-up, there was no evidence of local tumor recurrence, and the patient’s symptoms had improved. In addition, we identified and reviewed 33 reported cases of SS involving the spine. Conclusion: Due to the limited number of reported cases in the literature, it is difficult to predict the outcomes of spinal SS. Further, different treatment modalities have been used to treat spinal SS. However, most of the reported cases had poor outcomes. Therefore, prospective multi-center studies are needed to further investigate the treatment strategies and outcomes for patients with spinal SS.

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Synovial sarcoma of the spine: A case report and review of the literature

Alshehri

Baeshen

Samkari

et al. 2020

Surgical Neurology International

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Multiple misdiagnoses of paraspinal synovial sarcoma as tuberculosis: A case report and literature review

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Huang,

Liang

et al. 2024

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Background Synovial sarcoma (SS) is a rare but aggressive soft tissue sarcoma that can be challenging to diagnose accurately, especially when it mimics more common conditions such as tuberculosis. This case report aims to highlight the diagnostic difficulties and emphasize the importance of early and accurate identification.Case Presentation A 23-year-old female patient presented with left-sided lumbar pain that progressively worsened over three weeks, accompanied by weakness and numbness in the left lower limb. She was misdiagnosed twice by two hospitals as having a spinal tuberculous abscess based on weakly positive anti-tuberculosis antibody and imaging findings. Despite continuous anti-tuberculosis treatment, her condition deteriorated. The first surgery revealed findings inconsistent with spinal tuberculosis, and a tumor could not be ruled out, but the pathological biopsy was inconclusive. A second surgery was performed to resect the mass and obtain a biopsy, which confirmed SS. Unfortunately, by this time, the disease had metastasized to her lungs, and she missed the optimal window for surgical intervention.Conclusion This case highlights the necessity of considering malignancies such as SS in the differential diagnosis of spinal lesions, especially when the clinical response to treatment is poor. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for improving patient outcomes. Our literature review thoroughly examines the characteristics of paraspinal SS and provides insights to prevent misdiagnosis. It emphasizes the importance of timely surgical intervention to improve patient survival.

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A Rare Case of Monophasic Synovial Sarcoma of Thoracic Vertebra

Cited by 2 publications

References 6 publications

Synovial sarcoma of the spine: A case report and review of the literature

Synovial sarcoma of the spine: A case report and review of the literature

Multiple misdiagnoses of paraspinal synovial sarcoma as tuberculosis: A case report and literature review

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