Synovial Sarcomas Presenting as Abdomino-Pelvic Masses: Case Series

Dr. Naveen Reddy Bandi, Dr. Raghuveer Reddy B, Dr. Rajesh Pattanaik

Abstract: Synovial sarcoma is a rare high grade malignant sarcoma of mesenchymal origin1 with an incidence of 8-10% of all soft tissue sarcomas2. It is the fourth most common soft tissue sarcoma3. Although predominantly seen in adults less than 30 years but can occur at any age4 with a male predominance5.95% of synovial sarcomas occur in the extremities in near the large joints, 5-15% synovial sarcomas occur in head & neck, abdominal wall, retroperitoneum and mediastinum6-9. We present to you 2 rare cases of abdominal and pelvic synovial sarcomas.

Keywords: Synovial Sarcomas, Abdomino, Pelvic Masses