All of the following statements about synovial cell sarcoma, are true, except.
(a) Originate from synovial lining- The term 'synovial cell sarcoma' is however a misnomer as synovial cell sarcomas do not arise from synovium.- Most synovial sarcomas are extra-articular and only less than 10% are intraarticular.Synovial cell sarcoma does not arise from synovial liningThe term synovial sarcoma is a misnomer. The term originates from the histological appearance of cells which can resemble synovial cells. These tumors, however, do not arise from synovial tissue.
Originate from synovial lining
Occur more often at extra-articular sites
Usually seen in patients less than 50 years of age
Knee and foot are common sites involved
Metastatic Bone Disease