Synovial sarcoma in the buccal space: a case report
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
; : 545-549, 2011.
Article
in Ko
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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.
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Database:
WPRIM
Main subject:
Recurrence
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Sarcoma
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Immunohistochemistry
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Follow-Up Studies
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Sarcoma, Synovial
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Extremities
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Head
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Head and Neck Neoplasms
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Hydrazines
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Neck
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article