Primary renal synovial sarcoma.
Synovial sarcoma of the kidney is a recently reported neoplasm. Only 33 cases have been reported in published studies. It is a difficult neoplasm to differentiate from other renal masses and requires specific molecular/genetic testing. Currently, no treatment guidelines have been established. Accurate diagnosis is imperative to implement effective therapy.
Mirza
Moben
M
Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USA. mmirza@salud.unm.edu
Zamilpa
Ismael
I
Bunning
Jeffrey
J
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000379:methods; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000379:methods; D013584:Sarcoma, Synovial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods