Synovial Cyst In The Back Case Report

Abstract The localizations of synovial cysts unrelated to joints are usually occurring on ectopic or synovial metaplasia268232Mucoid cysts are due to mucoid degeneration of collagen in paratendinous and periarticular tissues. We report the case of a patient 5O years old who presented left thoracic tumor. Clinical examination is a superficial mobile tumor. Ultrasound confirmed synovial Cyst. We performed a total excision of the tumor. Histological examination found a tumor cystic with mucoid content and a fibrous wall. The short-term trend 12 months is good with no local recurrence.