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synovial sarcoma

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synovial sarcoma,
a malignant tumor, composed of synovioblasts, that begins as a soft swelling and often metastasizes through the bloodstream to the lung before it is discovered.
synovial sarcoma
Surgery A mesenchymal malignancy that comprises ±10% of all soft tissue tumors; it is most common in young–age 20-40 ♂, knee, ankle, foot, etc Prognosis 50% 5-yr survival; extensively calcified SSs have a higher–84% 5-yr survival. See Sarcoma, Soft tissue tumors.
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Cancer specialists told Fiona, Kelly's dad Mick, 39, a bathroom fitter, and their children Adam, 17, and Craig, 16, that the youngster had synovial sarcoma - a rare cancer that affects the tendons.
Falling off a bike saved Kelly's life; Girl's cancer only found after ... by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
YOUNG BATTLER: Kelly Hudson Cancer specialists told Fiona, Kelly's dad Mick, 39, a bathroom fitter, and their other children Adam, 17, and Craig, 16, that the youngster had synovial sarcoma - a rare cancer that affects the tendons.
Teen's bike fall led to cancer find by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
1) Synovial sarcoma is a highly aggressive subtype that accounts for only 3% of all sarcomas in the head and neck region.
Synovial sarcoma of the cheek by Mettman, Amy; Myers, Larry L.; Carrick, Kelley / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
 
 
 
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