Monophasic Synovial Sarcoma of Foot Masquerading Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Synovial sarcoma being a rare sarcoma typically arises near articular surface most commonly around knee joint. Hereby, a case report of a 38-year-old male with complaint of cauliflower-like proliferative growth on the plantar aspect of left foot. It rapidly progressed in size over a period of one...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2022-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/16923/57557_Vi(CE)_F(KR)_PF1(AKS_Ab_KA_SS)_PFA(SS)_PB(Ab_SS)_PN(SS).pdf |
| Summary: | Synovial sarcoma being a rare sarcoma typically arises near articular surface most commonly around knee joint. Hereby, a case
report of a 38-year-old male with complaint of cauliflower-like proliferative growth on the plantar aspect of left foot. It rapidly
progressed in size over a period of one month. Wedge biopsy was done and diagnosis of malignant mesenchymal tumour was
suggested. Further clinical workup of the case was carried out and the surgeons proceeded with amputation of the foot. Gross
examination of specimen showed a large, ulcerated, nodular, exophytic, cauliflower-like growth over the plantar aspect of left
foot along with areas of haemorrhage and necrosis masquerading more common squamous cell carcinoma. Histopathology
revealed characteristic hypocellular and hypercellular areas showing pleomorphic spindle cells in fascicles and whorls suggesting
monophasic synovial sarcoma. Immunohistochemistry stains further confirmed the diagnosis. The current case report highlights
the rare presentation of synovial sarcoma as a cauliflower type of growth at a rare location. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |