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CANCER:

Synovial Sarcoma

15h
Phase classification
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SSTR (Somatostatin Receptor)
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SSTR positive
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Lynparza (olaparib) • Lutathera (lutetium Lu 177 dotatate)
5d
Monophasic Synovial Sarcoma in an Adolescent: A Great Mimicker of Benign Pathology. (PubMed, J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg)
This case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for malignancy in deep-seated soft-tissue tumors. Early diagnosis, complete surgical removal, and multimodal therapy are crucial for the management of SS.
Journal
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BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2)
6d
Moderate to high-risk primary malignant solitary fibrous tumor of the kidney: a clinicopathological and molecular analysis of five cases (PubMed, Zhonghua Bing Li Xue Za Zhi)
Extensive sampling, careful morphological observation, immunohistochemical staining and molecular detection of NAB2::STAT6 fusion are helpful for the diagnosis. It appears to have aggressive biological behaviors.
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MDM2 (E3 ubiquitin protein ligase) • BCOR (BCL6 Corepressor) • CD34 (CD34 molecule) • STAT6 (Signal transducer and activator of transcription 6) • PAX8 (Paired box 8) • SS18 (SS18 Subunit Of BAF Chromatin Remodeling Complex) • NAB2 (NGFI-A Binding Protein 2)
7d
Gastric synovial sarcoma: the critical role of molecular techniques in diagnosis of an ultra-rare cancer. (PubMed, BMJ Case Rep)
No recurrence was noted at 6-month follow-up. This case underscores the diagnostic challenge of GSS, the critical role of molecular techniques and the efficacy of minimally invasive surgical management.
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SS18 (SS18 Subunit Of BAF Chromatin Remodeling Complex) • SSX1 (SSX Family Member 1)
9d
Primary Synovial Sarcoma of the Breast Initially Mimicking Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: A Case Report. (PubMed, Eur J Breast Health)
Surgical margins were negative, and one-year follow-up showed that the patient remained disease-free. This case highlights the importance of immunohistochemistry and molecular testing for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
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BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2) • CD34 (CD34 molecule) • SSX1 (SSX Family Member 1)
9d
Primary cardiac synovial sarcoma presenting with right heart failure and superior vena cava syndrome: a multimodal case report. (PubMed, Int J Surg Case Rep)
Early diagnosis, surgical resection, and adjuvant therapy can lead to significant symptomatic relief and may improve survival. This case highlights the value of integrating molecular diagnostics into the routine evaluation of rare cardiac tumors.
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SS18 (SS18 Subunit Of BAF Chromatin Remodeling Complex)
12d
Small Round Cell Tumors of Soft Tissue and Skeleton in Children and Youth: A Narrative and TruSight-Based Illustrative Review of Diagnostic Cases. (PubMed, Adv Anat Pathol)
Immunohistochemistry plays a crucial role in interpreting a specific diagnosis or narrowing the differential diagnosis of SRCTs. Molecular genetic investigations are essential, particularly in cases exhibiting atypical or overlapping histologic and immunohistological features.
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BCOR (BCL6 Corepressor) • EWSR1 (EWS RNA Binding Protein 1)
12d
Fulminant growth of primary pericardial synovial sarcoma despite partial resection: a case report. (PubMed, Eur Heart J Case Rep)
She received one cycle of anthracycline-ifosfamide chemotherapy but developed airway compromise and died on hospital day 34. This case illustrates the rapid progression and poor prognosis of primary pericardial synovial sarcoma, emphasizing that early recognition with multimodality imaging and timely surgical evaluation are crucial, as unresectable disease carries poor outcomes with current systemic therapies.
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SS18 (SS18 Subunit Of BAF Chromatin Remodeling Complex)
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ifosfamide
14d
Cooperative roles of class IA PI3K isoforms in translocation-related sarcoma cell survival and proliferation. (PubMed, Cancer Res Commun)
These findings suggest that PI3Kα is the dominant isoform, whereas PI3Kβ and PI3Kδ cooperate with PI3Kα in cell survival, which appears to be a characteristic feature of TRS cells. Thus, triple-isoform inhibition might represent an effective therapy for TRSs.
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PIK3CA (Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha) • PIK3CD (Phosphatidylinositol-4 5-Bisphosphate 3-Kinase Catalytic Subunit Delta) • PIK3CB (Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit beta)
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PIK3CA mutation
19d
Pleural-Based GLI1-Altered Mesenchymal Tumor With ACTB-GLI1 Fusion: A Rare Pulmonary Entity Mimicking Synovial Sarcoma. (PubMed, Thorac Cancer)
She remains disease-free at 1-year follow-up. This case expands the anatomic spectrum of GLI1-altered tumors and underscores the value of molecular testing in distinguishing them from other pleural neoplasms.
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GLI1 (GLI Family Zinc Finger 1)
20d
Mapping genomic heterogeneity in paediatric and adolescent-young adult sarcomas: insights from the Italian SAR-GEN2016 and SAR-GEN_ITA prospective multicenter trials. (PubMed, Cancer Res Commun)
All findings were classified as ESCAT Tier IIorIII. Our findings support the value of integrating genomic and clinical data to accelerate translational research in rare tumours.
Journal • Tumor mutational burden
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TMB (Tumor Mutational Burden)
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TMB-H
26d
Transcriptomic Analysis of Children/Adolescents and Young Adults Versus Adult Synovial Sarcomas Reveals Age-Related Molecular Features. (PubMed, Pediatr Blood Cancer)
This study reveals age-related molecular and tumor microenvironment differences in SS that may contribute to disparities in clinical outcomes. These findings underscore the need for further studies to validate these results and to support the development of age-tailored therapeutic strategies.
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GATA3 (GATA binding protein 3) • SS18 (SS18 Subunit Of BAF Chromatin Remodeling Complex)