Primary pericardial synovial sarcoma: a case report and literature review.
Primary synovial sarcoma of the heart is a rare tumor, with only six previous cases having been reported in the literature. Treatment has included surgery with or without chemotherapy. We present the first case of a documented synovial sarcoma arising from the pericardium in a 19-year-old man. Molecular analysis for t(X; 18) SYT-SSX gene fusion was positive. Radiation treatment was given postoperatively to the entire heart with a boost to the area where the margins were positive.
Al-Rajhi
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Department of Radiation Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Husain
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Coupland
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McNamee
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D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010496:Pericardium; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D013584:Sarcoma, Synovial / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*