Synovial Sarcoma of the Extremities. A Diagnosis that is Easily Missed
Journal Title: Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal - Year 2009, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Synovial sarcoma of the extremities is an uncommon type of soft tissue sarcoma occurring predominantly in young adults at the para-articular regions. We present a series of 10 patients with an average age of 44 years and include a follow-up of 39 months. Eight patients had a surgical procedure for a mistaken benign lesion. In contrast to other soft tissue sarcomas, the swellings were associated with pain and most were fixed to the underlying structures. Five patients had a local recurrence after many years, stressing the necessity for close and long term follow-up in these patients.
Authors and Affiliations
KL Pan, SS Prem, WH Chan, S Haniza
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP299224
- DOI -
- Views 112
- Downloads 0
Normal Anterior Cruciate Ligament Laxity in the Malaysian Population
A study to determine average knee laxity in the Malaysian population and how it affects daily living was conducted at the University Malaya Medical Centre between January and April 2004. Fifty two male and 76 female subj...
Outcome of Traumatic Intracapsular Neck of Femur Fractures in Patients Aged Above 60 Years Treated by Total Hip Arthroplasty
This study was undertaken to investigate the outcome of traumatic intracapsular neck of femur fractures treated with total hip arthroplasty (THA). Patients aged ≥ 60 years who underwent THA for traumatic intracapsular ne...
Traumatic Hemipelvectomy with Free Gluteus Maximus Fillet Flap Covers: A Case Report
Traumatic hemipelvectomy is an uncommon and life threatening injury. We report a case of a 16-year-old boy involved in a traffic accident who presented with an almost circumferential pelvic wound with wide diastasis of t...
Aneurysmal Bone Cyst after Femoral Derotational Osteotomy: A Case Report
Aneurysmal bone cysts rather than local aggressive lesions of the bone which may arise in any part of the axial or appendicular skeleton. Although several theories are available in the literature, the pathogenesis is sti...
Giant Epidermoid Cyst of the Thigh
Epidermoid cyst is a common benign cutaneous swelling frequently encountered in surgical practice. It usually presents as a painless lump frequently occurring in hairbearing areas of the body particularly the scalp, scro...