Submandibular synovial sarcoma with t(X;18) and synovial sarcoma of the toe with additional cytogenetic abnormalities: presentation of two cases and review of the literature

Cancer Genet Cytogenet. 2002 Apr 15;134(2):151-5. doi: 10.1016/s0165-4608(01)00606-9.

Abstract

We report cytogenetic findings from fine-needle aspiration samples of two synovial sarcoma patients. The cases are of interest because (1) one case is of a rare site (submandibular region) of the head and neck, and (2) the other is a patient with synovial sarcoma of the toe showing additional cytogenetic abnormalities along with t(X;18). The literature of this tumor is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 18 / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sarcoma, Synovial / genetics*
  • Submandibular Gland Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Toe Joint / pathology*
  • Translocation, Genetic / genetics*
  • X Chromosome / genetics*