Primary pulmonary monophasic synovial sarcoma: Evading diagnosis
Primary pulmonary synovial sarcoma is a very rare tumor, thus there is no consensus as to the most appropriate management. A 78-year-old man presented with nonspecific symptoms of weight loss and shortness of breath. Imaging confirmed a large right-sided mass and accompanying pleural effusion. Strong 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose uptake was found on positron-emission tomography. The preoperative work-up and intraoperative frozen section were inconclusive. Immunohistochemistry and molecular analysis confirmed the diagnosis of primary pulmonary monophasic synovial sarcoma.
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - Category: Cardiology Authors: Taylor, M., Srinivasan, L., Abid, Q. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research
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