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ArticleBMJ case reports2024

Biphasic synovial sarcoma with epithelial predominance reminiscent of adenocarcinoma: a diagnostic challenge.

Hephzibah Rani, Ravikala Vittal Rao, Suresh Badiger, Sukesh Holla

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Article in BMJ case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Hephzibah RaniPathology, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, Dharwad, Karnataka, India dr.hephzibah@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4055-6479
Ravikala Vittal RaoPathology, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.
Suresh BadigerGeneral Surgery, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1500-9967
Sukesh HollaGeneral Surgery, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Dental Sciences & Hospital · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Synovial sarcoma (SS) is a rare tumour of unknown origin with peak incidence between 10 and 35 years. Although it arises in juxta-articular location, SS is a misnomer and has no true relationship with synovium. In this case report, we present an elderly female patient with a long-standing history of thigh mass which was initially misdiagnosed as metastatic adenocarcinoma deposits on fine needle aspiration cytology, and again misdiagnosed as malignant adnexal skin tumour on core needle biopsy and referred for further management. Here, we discuss the challenges faced in the diagnosis of SS on a small biopsy and ways to differentiate it from other morphological mimickers. Therefore, we aim to increase the awareness of soft tissue tumours that microscopically appear like adenocarcinoma, which is a potential diagnostic pitfall. We also highlight the importance of morphological diagnosis and the utility of molecular testing using fluorescence in situ hybridisation, to arrive at the correct diagnosis of SS.

Indexed as

AdenocarcinomaSarcoma, SynovialAgedBiopsy, Fine-NeedleFemaleHumansOncogene Proteins, FusionOncogene Proteins, FusionCore needle biopsyImmunohistochemistrySynovial SarcomaSYT-SSX1;t(X;18)Thigh mass

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PMID38242715
PMCPMC10806957
OpenAlexW4391041998

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