The business woman Vera Viel48, wife of the presenter Rodrigo Faro50, announced, this Thursday (10), a rare and malignant tumor on her left thigh, known as synovial sarcoma. The confirmation came after a series of recent tests to investigate a nodule.
According to National Cancer Institutefrom the United States (USA), synovial sarcoma is a type of cancer that affects soft tissues, such as muscles or ligaments. It is often found on the hands, feet or feet, near joints such as the wrist or ankle. It can also form in soft tissue in the lung or abdomen.
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This type of cancer is rare. In the United States, it accounts for 5% to 10% of soft tissue tumors. For every million people, one to two synovial sarcomas are diagnosed each year. In Brazil, there are no official data on the incidence of the tumor.
It is not yet known what causes this type of cancer, but, according to Cleveland Clinicreference academic medical center in the United States of America, it may be related to mutations in chromosomes (structures in your cells that contain all your genes), which cause them to separate and, when reassembled, they form the wrong way. This mutation can cause cells to not work as they should.
Symptoms of synovial sarcoma
Synovial sarcoma develops gradually over time and can take up to two years to detect. During this period, according to the medical center, the patient may not have symptoms. Subsequently, clinical manifestations may appear in the affected region, such as:
When these symptoms are noticed, it is important to seek medical advice to investigate the cause, as the symptoms can be confused with other conditions affecting the joints, such as arthritis or bursitis.
How to diagnose synovial sarcoma?
The diagnosis of synovial sarcoma can be made through physical examination, analysis of symptoms and health history. In addition, imaging tests such as x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound and computed tomography may be requested.
If nodules are found in the affected region, a biopsy may be performed. In this procedure, the professional takes a small sample of tissue from the lump and sends it to a pathologist, who will analyze the cells under a microscope to confirm whether it is a tumor or not.
How is synovial sarcoma treated?
Treatment for synovial sarcoma depends on the stage of the tumor. In early cases, when it has not yet spread to other regions, it can be surgically removed. In some cases, radiation therapy may be done before the procedure to kill the malignant cells.
Chemotherapy is indicated when synovial sarcoma cannot be completely removed by surgery or when the tumor has already spread.
Who is Vera Viel, the wife of Rodrigo Faro who revealed a diagnosis of rare tumors