Synovial sarcoma of the posterior neck : a case report and review of literature.
We recently experienced a case of synovial sarcoma in the posterior neck, which involved adjacent bony structures. Synovial sarcoma is rare, malignant soft tissue tumor that occur predominantly in the lower extremities. Wide surgical excision with involved tissue is the treatment of first choice, because most synovial sarcomas reveal aggressive features. We removed the tumor with involved bony structures and patient was given postoperative radiation therapy. Despite these treatment options, the patient died 1 year after surgery. We report this case with a review of the literature.
Jang
Jae-Won
JW
Department of Neurosurgery, Chonnam National University Hospital & Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.
Lee
Jung-Kil
JK
Seo
Bo-Ra
BR
Kim
Soo-Han
SH
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