Synovial sarcoma
synovium cancer which develops in the synovial membrane of the joints
A synovial sarcoma (also known as: malignant synovioma[1]) is a rare form of cancer which occurs mainly in the arms or legs. It is a type of soft-tissue sarcoma.
| Synovial sarcoma | |
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| Other names | Malignant synovioma |
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| Micrograph of a monophasic synovial sarcoma. The histologic appearance is non-specific and overlaps with MPNST and fibrosarcoma. H&E stain. | |
| Specialty | Oncology |
The name "synovial sarcoma" was created early in the 20th century, as some researchers thought that the microscopic similarity of some tumors to synovium.[2]
References change
- ↑ "Synovioma". Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
- ↑ Raphael E. Pollock, ed. (2002). Soft Tissue Sarcomas. American Cancer Society Atlas of Clinical Oncology. BC Decker. ISBN 155009128X.
