J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1968 Jun;3(2):63-67. 10.4055/jkoa.1968.3.2.63.

Synovial Sarcoma of the Tendon Sheath Origin: A Case Report

• Choi KH
• Kim MM
• Kim HK

• KMID: 2464799
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1968.3.2.63

Abstract

A case of synovial sarcoma, originated from the flexor digitorum profundus lendon of the right forearm s reported. The case is a 19 years old girl with complaint of limitation of extension of the middle and little finger (extension). Physical examination revealed a movable, non-tender and firm mass at the ulnar side of the volar aspect of the forearm. The mass, measured 11X4X4cm, was removed surgically and it was found that the tumor loosely attached to periosteum of the ulner shaft and the flexor digitorum profundus muscle. However, some part of the tendon and muscle fibers were infiltrated by the tumor tissue. The limitation of the finger motions were recovered immediately after the removal of the tumor. The Anal diagnosis of the synovial sarcoma was confirmed by histo pathological logical study.

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Female
Fingers
Forearm
Humans
Logic
Periosteum
Physical Examination
Sarcoma, Synovial*
Tendons*