Primary Pulmonary Synovial Sarcoma: A Case Report and Review of Current Diagnostic and Therapeutic Standards

Primary Pulmonary Synovial Sarcoma: A Case Report and Review of Current Diagnostic and Therapeutic Standards Sheri Dennison, Eric Weppler, George Giacoppe Oncologist 2004; 9: 339-342 Author Information and Disclosures Target Audience: Physicians who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical cancer medicine and are involved in providing patient care in a cancer care environment. Method of Physician Participation: Read course materials, complete course quiz and evaluation form (optional). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader should be able to: Describe primary pulmonary synovial sarcoma as a rare tumor that usually arises in young adults as a large pleural-based intrathoracic mass. Explain that the diagnosis is made by histology, immunohistochemical studies, and, more recently, by identification of the SYT-SSX1 or SYT-SSX2 chromosomal translocations. List factors that portend a worse prognosis, including inability to achieve a complete resection, larger tumor size, male sex, older age, high-grade tumor with necrosis, and the SYT-SSX1 variant. The NIH/FAES designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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