Biphasic synovial sarcomas of the liver: a case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Synovial sarcoma is a soft tissue sarcoma of temporarily unknown histologic origin with the ability for biphasic differentiation, occurring mostly in the vicinity of large joints of the extremities. Synovial sarcoma that originates in the liver is extremely rare. Only 7 cases have been reported in the domestic and international literature.

Case presentation

We report an 11-year-old female patient who underwent partial hepatectomy for a liver mass. Microscopically, she was diagnosed with hepatic biphasic synovial sarcoma. Cytogenetic examination revealed the fusion gene SS18-SSX1 (+), which confirmed the diagnosis.

Conclusion

Synovial sarcoma of the liver is a rare malignancy that is difficult to diagnose. Confirmation of diagnosis is based on histopathologi

SUBMITTER: Liang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9161578 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature