Synovial Sarcoma Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common sarcoma found in young adults 15-40yo?
A
synovial sarcoma
2
Q
Most sarcomas will mets to lung, which ones mets to the lymph nodes?
A
Synovial sarcoma, angiosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, epitheliod and clear cell sarcoma
3
Q
What is the cell origin of synovial cell sarcoma and where are they located?
A
origin is unknown; actually does not occur within joints but mostly in para-articular area
4
Q
What are the histologic characteristics of synovial sarcoma?
A
Biphasic with spindle cells and epithelial cells; sporadic S-100 positive, vimentin positive staining
5
Q
How is synovial sarcoma treated?
A
wide surgical resection with adjuvant radiotherapy
6
Q
What is the most common sarcoma found in the foot?
A
synovial sarcoma
