Background: Synovial sarcoma (SS), a malignant and uncommon soft tissue sarcoma, typically manifests in the extremities and trunk. However, its occurrence in the infratemporal fossa (ITF) of the head and neck is exceedingly rare. Patients afflicted with SS in this anatomical region pose considerable challenges, as radical surgery is often difficult to undertake, leading to a high rate of postoperative recurrence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Vulvar carcinoma exhibits a robust correlation alongside HPV infection; however, the impact of HPV rank on the prognostic outcomes of radiation therapy within vulvar malignancies stays ambiguous. In the present study, we performed a comprehensive examination as well as meta-analysis to assess the influence of infection with HPV upon the long-term outlook as well as sensitivity of individuals with vulvar cancer undergoing radiation therapy.
Methods: A meticulous examination of the existing research was conducted in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement.