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Synovial sarcoma. A review of 58 cases
Author(s) -
Mackenzie D. H.
Publication year - 1966
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(196602)19:2<169::aid-cncr2820190205>3.0.co;2-n
Subject(s) - synovial sarcoma , medicine , pathology , sarcoma , tumor cells , cancer research
Abstract Fifty‐eight cases of synovial sarcoma were studied from the morbid anatomical point of view. The literature was reviewed and some clinical aspects were described. The essential biphasic histological pattern of these tumors is emphasized and they are divided into 3 histological groups. Group A includes tumors in which the spindle cell elements and the pseudoepithelial ones are clearly seen throughout the tumor. In Group B the spindle cell (fibrosarcomatous) elements predominate. Group C tumors show mainly a pseudoepithelial structure. The overall 5‐year survival rate was 51% and no correlation was found between the histological picture and prognosis.