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Synovial sarcoma of hypopharynx

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

K. K. Chew ,
D. S. Sethi ,
R. E. Stanley  and
Ivy Sng
K. K. Chew
Affiliation:
Singapore
D. S. Sethi*
Affiliation:
Singapore
R. E. Stanley
Affiliation:
Singapore
Ivy Sng
Affiliation:
Singapore
*
D. S. Sethi, F.R.C.S., Senior Registrar, Department of Otolaryngology, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 0316.
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Abstract

Synovial sarcoma of the hypopharynx is a rare neoplasm. To date only 23 cases of synovial sarcoma of the hypopharynx have been reported in the literature. An additional case in an 18-year-old male is presented. This is the first case of synovial sarcoma in the hypopharynx to be reported in Singapore. The presentation was that of a mass in the hypopharynx; progressive dysphagia, intermittent hoarseness and gradual airway compromise. A CT scan was valuable in determining the site of origin and extent of the lesion. Histopathology was diagnostic. Treatment comprised of wide surgical excision of the tumour and post-operative radiotherapy.

Keywords

HypopharynxSarcoma, synovial
Type
View from Beneath: Pathology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 3 , March 1992 , pp. 285 - 287
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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