What is synovial sarcoma?

Synovial sarcoma is a rare cancer that affects patients and their loved ones

Synovial sarcoma is disruptive and can affect people at pivotal points in their lives. Many people are diagnosed when they are younger than 40 years of age. Synovial sarcoma usually presents as a tumor in the soft tissue of large joints in the extremities, like the knees, but it can occur almost anywhere in the body.

How can synovial sarcoma present?

Synovial sarcoma tends to occur in the soft tissue of the extremities, like the arms and legs, including in the connective tissue of large joints, like the knee and shoulder, or in the wrists, ankles, and feet. However, it is not limited to the extremities, and joints, as it can also present in the lungs or abdomen. Synovial sarcoma can be noticed as a painless lump, or cause pain if it is near a nerve. Sometimes it can be misdiagnosed as an injury or a condition like tendonitis at first.