Synovial sarcoma of the tongue: report of a case and review of the literature

Z Su; J Zhang; P Gao; J Shi; M Qi; L Chen; X Wang

doi:10.1308/rcsann.2018.0045

Synovial sarcoma of the tongue: report of a case and review of the literature

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2018 May;100(5):e118-e122. doi: 10.1308/rcsann.2018.0045. Epub 2018 Apr 1.

Authors

Z Su¹, J Zhang², P Gao¹, J Shi¹, M Qi¹, L Chen¹, X Wang²

Affiliations

¹ School of Stomatology, Shandong University, Jinan City, Shandong Province , Jinan City, Shandong Province , China.
² Stomatological Hospital of Shandong University , Jinan City, Shandong Province , China.

Abstract

This report outlines the work-up and management of a 35-year-old man with a synovial sarcoma of the lateral border of the tongue. Synovial sarcoma of the tongue is an extremely rare tumour with variable morphological microscopic types and characters of immunohistochemical profile. There have only been 15 cases previously reported. This report aims to update the literature on this subject and explore the best treatment options.

Keywords: Immunohistochemistry; Synovial sarcoma.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Humans
Male
Sarcoma, Synovial / diagnosis*
Sarcoma, Synovial / surgery
Tongue Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Tongue Neoplasms / surgery