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Pol J Pathol
; 71(2): 181-193, 2020.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32729309
RESUMO
Synovial sarcoma is a rare mesenchymal malignant neoplasm that presents a specific t(X;18) translocation forming SS18(SYT)-SSX chimera gene. It is most commonly seen in soft tissues of the extremities. The digestive tract is an exceptional site of involvement. We report a case of primary gastric synovial sarcoma in a 48-year-old female. Differential diagnosis of synovial sarcoma from other spindle cell, mesenchymal and cytokeratin-positive tumors is critical for the treatment and prognosis. Immunohistochemistry studies and molecular analysis are required to settle a proper diagnosis.