title: Synovial sarcoma leading to a paraesophageal abscess in a child.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Synovial sarcoma (SS) is an uncommon malignant neoplasm arising from primitive pluripotential mesenchyme primarily affecting the soft tissues of the extremities. Rarely other locations are involved, including the mediastinum.
  
  
  METHODS
  After treatment for mediastinal SS by surgical resection, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, an 11-year-old boy developed an esophageal stricture and fistula, the latter resulting in a paraesophageal abscess. Management of the esophageal stricture and fistula required a multi-disciplinary approach. We report our experience with the management of this difficult complication, as well as a brief review of the literature on SS.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Rare conditions, particularly those with unusual complications, present therapeutic challenges requiring a multi-disciplinary team approach. Reporting experiences with difficult cases can benefit providers faced with similar problems in the future.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Keeling
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gordon
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sawaya
authors.forename: Henry
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Giles
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nowicki
keywords: Esophageal Fistula - complications; paraesophageal abscess; synovial cell sarcoma