What is synovial sarcoma, a rare tumor that affects Vera Viel, Rodrigo Faro’s wife

The model Vera Viel48 years old, married to the presenter Rodrigo Faro, shared on her social networks this Thursday (10) that she was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma in the left thigha rare and aggressive tumor. On Friday (11) she will undergo a nodule removal procedure.

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“I will be by your side, holding your hand every second… We will go through this battle together with the grace of God!”, replied Faro, in a comment he made on the publication.

What is synovial sarcoma?

Synovial sarcoma is a tumor that arises in the soft parts of the body, which is considered malignant. It is mostly in the age group under 30 years, in adults and young children, however, it is rare within the group of soft tissue sarcomas, accounting for 5 to 10% of cases.

Who can get synovial sarcoma?

According to information on the website of orthopedic oncologist Daniel Rebolledo, member of the Brazilian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SBOT), only 1 to 2 people develop synovial sarcoma per 1 million.

What are the symptoms of synovial sarcoma?

The tumor has symptoms that do not appear quickly. It is usually a small nodule with slow growth. However, in suspected cases, it can be detected by magnetic resonance imaging.

There are no predetermined causes for synovial sarcoma like those known for other types of tumors.