Synovial Sarcoma of the Tongue: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

Overview

Journal Ann R Coll Surg Engl

Specialty General Surgery

Date 2018 Apr 3

PMID 29607724

Citations 2

Authors

Z Su

J Zhang

P Gao

J Shi

M Qi

L Chen

X Wang

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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.

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