| Literature DB >> 29515721 |
Amina Atmane1, Sanaa Hammi2, Asmâa Regragui3, Mohammed Raoufi1, Karima Marc1, Mouna Soualhi1, Rachida Zahraoui1, Jouda Benamor1, Jamal Eddine Bourkadi1.
Abstract
Synovial sarcoma (SS) is a rare tumor. It is characterized by various sites of occurrence but rarely involves the chest. The tumor may be wrongly diagnosed as benign due to its slow growth. Less than 10% of patients present with metastatic cancer. Endobronchial metastases are exceptional. Immunohistochemical examination and cytogenetic analysis allow to distinguish it from other mesenchymal tumors. The presence of SYT-SSX fusion transcript allows the diagnosis. Surgery is used for localized tumors that can be treated with radiation therapy while chemiotherapy is used for metastatic tumors. The average rate of locoregional or metastatic recurrence two years after SS is 50%. We report the case of a 28-year old patient with metastatic SS characterized by its uncommon metastatic site. He presented with endobronchial metastasis revealing his disease, that had evolved for more than 2 years. The SS is life-threatening due to its slow and insidious growth. Prognosis is guarded. This study aimed to emphasize this atypical site for metastatic synovial sarcoma as well as to insist on the role of early diagnosis and treatment.Entities:
Keywords: Synovial sarcoma; bronchial bud; endobronchial metastasis
Mesh:
Year: 2017 PMID: 29515721 PMCID: PMC5837150 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2017.28.103.13200
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
Figure 1Radiographie thoracique de face: opacité de la moitié inférieure de l’hémithorax gauche dense homogéne
Figure 2Scanner thoracique: volumineux processus basal gauche refoulant les structures médiastinales vers la droite
Figure 3Examen microscopique de la tumeur (Hématéine - éosine x 400): prolifération à cellules fusiformes de densité cellulaire élevée richement vascularisée
Figure 4Analyse immuno-histochimique: positivité cytoplasmique diffuse des cellules tumorales par CD99
Figure 5IRM des mollets: masse d’allure sarcomateuse de soléaire gauche