Synovial Sarcoma of the Rib: Report of a Case / 대한흉부외과학회지

ABSTRACT

Synovial sarcoma is an uncommon malignant mesenchymal tumor that occurs in the vicinity of the joints, bursae, and tendon sheaths. Typically the lesions are located in the extremities, especially in the lower extremities. They also occur in the abdominal and thoracic walls, but rarely in the head and neck. We experienced a case of synovial sarcoma of the rib in 17-year -old woman. We performed en bloc chest wall resection including the right second rib tumor, first and third ribs. The postoperative course was uneventful. She received chemotherapy because of a relapse of the tumor in sternum and both lung during follow-up.