Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  1997 Sep;40(9):1361-1365.

A Case of Synovial Sarcoma Arising in the Hypopharynx

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Sung Kyun Kwan University, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
  • 2Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Synovial sarcomas are rarely occurring, highly malignant tumors of mesenchymal origin. Most cases are confined to the extremities. Fewer than 100 cases of synovial sarcoma have been reported in the head and neck area. We experienced a 24-year-old male patient who first complained of globus sensation. Initial suspension laryngoscopic biopsy specimen of the primary lesion was consistent with hypopharyngeal synovial sarcoma. Surgical excision through lateral pharyngotomy approach and postoperative radiotherapy were performed. We report this rare case with a literature review.

Keyword

Synovial sarcoma; Hypopharynx

MeSH Terms

Biopsy
Extremities
Head
Humans
Hypopharynx*
Male
Neck
Radiotherapy
Sarcoma, Synovial*
Sensation
Young Adult
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