A synovial sarcoma beneath the pectoralis major muscle

J Dermatol. 2002 Sep;29(9):599-602. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2002.tb00186.x.

Abstract

Synovial sarcoma is a rare malignant neoplasm that develops most frequently in the extremities. A 68-year-old man presented with a painful mass on the right side of his chest with a 10-year history. Gross findings revealed a mass beneath the pectoralis major muscle. The pathologic findings showed the tumor was predominantly composed of spindle cells the arranged in compact interdigitating fascicles and scattered epithelial nests were seen. A diagnosis of synovial sarcoma was made.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Male
  • Muscle Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Muscle Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Muscle Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Pectoralis Muscles / pathology*
  • Sarcoma, Synovial / diagnosis
  • Sarcoma, Synovial / pathology*
  • Sarcoma, Synovial / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome