Synovial sarcoma presenting as iliotibial band friction syndrome.
Iliotibial band friction syndrome is a common entity that is often quickly diagnosed in orthopedic clinics. However, synovial sarcoma is an elusive clinical entity that appears around many joints with variable presentations. This case report is an example of a patient with a classic presentation of iliotibial band friction syndrome that was diagnosed as a synovial sarcoma on further investigation.
Mesiha
Mena
M
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
Bauer
Thomas
T
Andrish
Jack
J
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005206:Fascia Lata / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D013584:Sarcoma, Synovial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D013577:Syndrome; D055815:Young Adult