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Oguzhan Tokur1, Sonay Aydın2, Erdal Karavas2
1Department of Radiology, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara 06230, Turkey. oguzhantokur@gmail.com.
World Journal of Clinical Cases
|September 26, 2022
Summary
Orbital synovial sarcoma is a rare tumor. This case report highlights the importance of considering calcified orbital masses in childhood differential diagnoses, as synovial sarcoma can present with calcifications.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Orbital synovial sarcoma is an uncommon intraorbital mass.
- It affects both adult and pediatric patients.
- Calcifications are an infrequent but documented feature of synovial sarcoma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of primary orbital monophasic synovial sarcoma with calcification.
- To emphasize the diagnostic challenge posed by calcified orbital masses in pediatric patients.
- To highlight the necessity of including synovial sarcoma in the differential diagnosis of such cases.
Main Methods:
- Case report.
- Review of relevant literature on orbital masses and synovial sarcoma.
Main Results:
- The study focuses on a case of primary orbital monophasic synovial sarcoma exhibiting calcification.
- Literature review indicates that synovial sarcoma can present with calcifications, complicating initial diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Orbital synovial sarcoma, even with calcifications, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pediatric orbital masses.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management of intraorbital tumors.
