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. 2022 Oct;74(Suppl 2):2041-2044.
doi: 10.1007/s12070-020-01999-3. Epub 2020 Jul 24.

Primary Synovial Sarcoma of the Thyroid Gland: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Mohamed Zahran  1   2 , Ashraf Hamza  1 , Sundus Alsedra  1 , Ahmed Youssef  1
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Primary Synovial Sarcoma of the Thyroid Gland: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Mohamed Zahran et al. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2022 Oct.

Abstract

Synovial cell sarcoma (SS) is a rare soft tissue sarcoma which can occur at any site in the body. SS arise from pluripotent mesenchymal cells and can occur in the head and neck region. We present a case of primary SS of the thyroid gland in a 47- year- old male and discuss the diagnostic and management challenge. A literature review of this rare entity was done.

Keywords: Cytology; Pathology; Synovial sarcoma; Thyroid cancer.

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Figures

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C.T neck with contrast in the coronal plane demonstrating the extent of the mass
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Positive immunostaining for Bcl2. (× 200, Anti Bcl2)
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Positive immunostaining for CD99. (× 200, Anti CD99)
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