rare soft tissue sarcoma

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Rare Cranial Synovial Sarcoma Case Highlights Importance of Accurate Diagnosis

May 11, 2026 Comments Off on Rare Cranial Synovial Sarcoma Case Highlights Importance of Accurate Diagnosis

Synovial sarcoma is a rare and aggressive soft tissue cancer that most often develops near the joints of the arms or legs. In very rare cases, however, it can appear in unusual locations — including the skull and brain region. A newly published case report describes a patient diagnosed with primary cranial synovial sarcoma who […]

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Targeted Therapy Shows Promise in Rare BRAF-Mutated Synovial Sarcoma

March 18, 2026 Comments Off on Targeted Therapy Shows Promise in Rare BRAF-Mutated Synovial Sarcoma

Synovial sarcoma is a rare soft tissue sarcoma most commonly treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted drugs such as pazopanib. However, treatment options can be limited for advanced or metastatic disease. A recently published case report describes a patient with synovial sarcoma who achieved a complete response after receiving targeted therapy based on […]