Synovial tumour. Foot of a patient cut open to show a synovial sarcoma,a type of malignant (cancerous) tumour. The tumour arises from synovial tissue,a soft tissue that lines tendons and the cavities of joints. The cause is not known but thought to have a genetic component. Treatment is with surgical removal of the tumour and radiotherapy,sometimes combined with chemotherapy | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Devlin, Mike |
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