Cervical nerve root synovial sarcoma in a child with chromosomal (X;18) translocation. Case report and review of the literature.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_F52924998479
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Cervical nerve root synovial sarcoma in a child with chromosomal (X;18) translocation. Case report and review of the literature.
Journal
Pediatric neurosurgery
Author(s)
de Ribaupierre S., Vernet O., Beck-Popovic M., Meagher-Villemure K., Rilliet B.
ISSN
1423-0305[electronic]
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2007
Volume
43
Number
5
Pages
382-5
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports ; Journal Article ; Review - Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
We report on an 11-year-old female with a history of cervicobrachialgia and progressive weakness of the right arm. Cervical spine MRI showed an enhancing heterogeneous intradural mass occupying the right C6-C7 foramen. She underwent a right C6-C7 foraminotomy with a complete macroscopic removal of the lesion. Pathological examination revealed a synovial sarcoma. Treatment was completed by chemotherapy and proton radiotherapy, and the girl remained free of symptoms for 3 years. After appearance of new symptoms, a local recurrence was confirmed, and despite aggressive treatment with salvage chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the disease progressed beyond medical control, and the child died, 6 years after diagnosis. Early recognition of this rare entity compared to its more benign differential diagnosis is crucial, as an aggressive management is needed.
Keywords
Cervical Vertebrae, Child, Chromosomes, Human, Pair 18, Chromosomes, Human, X, Female, Humans, Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms, Sarcoma, Synovial, Spinal Nerve Roots, Translocation, Genetic
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Web of science
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