Primary Monophasic Synovial Sarcoma of the Plantar Foot with Pulmonary Metastases in a Young Adult: A Rare Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Synovial sarcoma is a rare, high-grade malignant tumor of mesenchymal origin, accounting for 5-10% of all soft tissue sarcomas. Although it predominantly affects the lower extremities, involvement of the foot is considered uncommon. Diagnosis is often delayed due to its indolent growth, deep anatomical location, and non-specific clinical presentation.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 28-year-old Arab male smoker who presented with a progressively enlarging, painful soft tissue mass in the plantar aspect of his left foot, associated with swelling and superficial ulcerations. Radiographic evaluation revealed a sub-metatarsal soft tissue mass with preserved bony structures. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a large, poorly defined lesion infiltrating flexor

SUBMITTER: Aldakak MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12659198 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature