| synovial sarcoma | term type: main entry term reliability code: 10 part of speech: noun number: singular definition: rare cancer that begins in synovial tissue of the tendons, bursae or the cavity that separates the bones of a freely movable joint, such as the knee or elbow. Synovial sarcomas occur mainly in the arms and legs, more specifically in the area of large joints, especially the knee region. Less frequently, the disease develops in the head and neck and in the trunk. The symptoms of synovial sarcoma are a deep-seated swelling or a mass that may be accompanied by pain or tenderness. The diagnosis of synovial sarcoma is made by biopsy. The most common treatment is surgery, although chemotherapy and radiation therapy can also be used. Synovial sarcoma occurs mostly in adolescents and young adults, and it affects more males than females. (en) |
| malignant synovioma | term type: synonym reliability code: 10 number: singular part of speech: noun definition: see synovial sarcoma (en) |
| synovial cell carcinoma | term type: synonym reliability code: 10 part of speech: noun number: singular definition: see synovial sarcoma (en) |
| sarcoma sinovial | term type: main entry term reliability code: 10 part of speech: noun number: singular gender: masculine definition: cáncer atípico derivado del tejido sinovial de tendones, bolsas y las cavidades que separan los huesos de las articulaciones móviles, como el codo y la rodilla. Los sarcomas sinoviales se originan ante todo en brazos y piernas, donde tienden a crecer en zonas de articulaciones grandes, tales como la rodilla. Es menos frecuente que la enfermedad se desarrolle en cuello, cabeza y tronco. Entre los síntomas del sarcoma sinovial destacan edema o masa tumoral acompañada con dolor o molestias y en casos concretos dolor o molestias. El diagnóstico se realiza mediante biopsia. El tratamiento de elección lo constituye la cirugía, aunque también se pueden emplear radioterapia y quimioterapia. El sarcoma sinovial presenta una mayor incidencia en adolescentes y jóvenes y afecta a más varones que mujeres. (es) |
| sinovioma maligno | term type: synonym reliability code: 9 part of speech: noun number: singular gender: masculine definition: véase sarcoma sinovial (es) |