Synovial cell sarcoma of the vulva: multimodality treatment incorporating preoperative external-beam radiation, hemivulvectomy, flap reconstruction, interstitial brachytherapy, and chemotherapy.

BACKGROUND

Vulvar synovial cell sarcomas are rare, with only four previously published cases in the literature. Traditionally, the primary management for these tumors has been surgery alone.

CASE: We report a case of a large vulvar synovial cell sarcoma in a 50-year-old woman treated with comprehensive combined multimodality management, including preoperative intensity-modulated radiation therapy, radical hemivulvectomy, flap reconstruction, interstitial low-dose-rate brachytherapy boost, and adjuvant chemotherapy.

CONCLUSION

Based on this case and the limited data in the literature, multimodality treatment of advanced soft tissue sarcoma of the vulva may optimize local control and minimize toxicity while preserving sexual function.