Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 24, 2026

Author Spotlight: Genetically Engineered Mouse Models and Pathological Characterization of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Associated Tumors
Published on: May 17, 2024
Poorly differentiated synovial sarcoma in the wrist--case report.
Daniela Cristina Caetano Maia1, Carla Kellen da Silva Menezes2, Thales Costa Bastos1
1Fundação de Medicina Tropical Doutor Heitor Vieira Dourado, Manaus, AM, Brazil.
Synovial sarcoma, a rare cancer in young adults, typically presents as a slow-growing mass near joints. Early detection and treatment are crucial due to its potential for aggressive metastasis, as seen in this case report.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Synovial sarcoma is a rare malignant tumor predominantly affecting young adults.
- It typically originates in deep soft tissues of the extremities, often near joints.
- Characterized by slow initial growth, it can progressively infiltrate adjacent structures.
Related Concept Videos
Bones of the Upper Limb: Radius
The radius has a nail-shaped head, and a...
Bones of the Upper Limb: Humerus
Development of the Limb Synovial Joints
The mesenchymal stem cells differentiate into chondrocytes that form the hyaline cartilage, and later the cartilaginous model of the bone. This model further transforms into a bone. This process is known as endochondral ossification.
During development, the limbs...
Disorders of the Skeletal Muscle
Musculoskeletal disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders involve injuries and conditions affecting the skeletal muscles and associated connective tissues. These disorders can arise from acute biomechanical stresses or chronic overuse and can occur across different age groups. Common injuries include sprains, fractures, and muscular strains, often resulting from...
Bones of the Upper Limb: Ulna
Rous Sarcoma Virus (RSV) and Cancer
RSV is a retrovirus that contains two copies of a plus-strand RNA genome. Its genome consists of four main open...