Primary synovial sarcoma of the ovary and Fallopian tube - case report and review of the literature

Ceska Gynekol. 2019 Spring;84(3):212-215.

Abstract

Objective: Case description of advanced biphasic synovial sarcoma in the tubo-ovarian area.

Design: Case report.

Setting: Department of Pathology, Znojmo Hospital.

Methods: Own observation, review of the literature.

Conclusion: The diagnosis of synovial sarcoma must be considered in all spindle cell and undifferentiated tumours in various anatomical sites including female reproductive organs.

Keywords: SS18-SSX; fallopian tube; ovarium; synovial sarcoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Fallopian Tube Neoplasms / genetics
  • Fallopian Tube Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Fallopian Tubes
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Oncogene Proteins, Fusion / genetics
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / genetics
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Ovary
  • Sarcoma, Synovial / genetics
  • Sarcoma, Synovial / pathology*
  • Sarcoma, Synovial / surgery

Substances

  • Oncogene Proteins, Fusion