A rare case report of recurrent primary intra-abdominal synovial sarcoma: An unusual manifestation

Synovial sarcomas are a rare and aggressive subtype of soft tissue sarcomas that typically affects young adults and involves the extremities. Synovial sarcoma of the kidney is a rare and aggressive tumor with a poor prognosis, accounting for only 1% of all renal tumors. The imaging features of this...

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Main Authors: Hamd Zahra, MBBS, Nosheen Kanwal, MBBS, Muhammad Waleed Khalid, MBBS, Anis ur Rehman, MBBS, FRCR, Khabab Abbasher Hussien Mohamed Ahmed, MBBS, Muhammad Junaid Tahir, MBBS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043323007835
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Summary:Synovial sarcomas are a rare and aggressive subtype of soft tissue sarcomas that typically affects young adults and involves the extremities. Synovial sarcoma of the kidney is a rare and aggressive tumor with a poor prognosis, accounting for only 1% of all renal tumors. The imaging features of this tumor often overlap with those of other renal tumors, and a definitive diagnosis can only be made through immunohistochemical analysis. In this case report, we present the case of a 55-year-old female with left flank pain, who was diagnosed with primary renal synovial sarcoma following a left-sided radical nephrectomy. Despite initial successful surgical intervention, restaging scans showed local recurrence and metastatic disease, which was subsequently managed with 6 cycles of chemotherapy followed by radiation therapy with palliative intent. This case underscores the importance of early detection and aggressive management of rare renal tumors to improve patient outcomes.
ISSN:1930-0433