Tumor size predicts prognosis of head and neck synovial cell sarcoma

ABSTRACT Synovial sarcomas of head and neck are very rare and account for only 3% of all sarcomas. Approximately 5% of synovial sarcomas arise in the head and neck region and hypopharynx and larynx are the most and least often affected anatomic sites respectively. We describe a rare case of primary hypopharyngeal synovial sarcoma in a young adult. How to cite this article Jamshed A, Loya A, Tirmazi AH, Hussain R. Synovial Cell Sarcoma of the Hypopharynx. Int J Head Neck Surg 2013;4(2):86-88.

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Head and neck synovial cell sarcoma

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ◽

10.1016/s0901-5027(05)80340-6 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 61

Author(s):

H. Tideman

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Synovial Cell ◽

Cell Sarcoma ◽

Synovial Cell Sarcoma

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Synovial Cell Sarcoma

Otolaryngology ◽

10.1177/019459988008800306 ◽

1980 ◽

Vol 88 (3) ◽

pp. 227-229 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Ronald H. Hirokawa ◽

Frederick J. Stucker ◽

Richard C. Bryarly

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Synovial Sarcoma ◽

Poor Prognosis ◽

Case Reports ◽

Synovial Cell ◽

Armed Forces ◽

Previous Literature ◽

Cell Sarcoma ◽

Synovial Cell Sarcoma ◽

Rare Lesion

Synovial sarcoma of the head and neck is a rare lesion. Based on previous literature reports, these lesions carry a poor prognosis. Case reports of two patients diagnosed and treated recently for head and neck lesions of this type are presented. A review of pathologic sections at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) suggests that this lesion is more common than believed previously.

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Laryngeal synovial cell sarcoma in an 11 year old boy: Challenges of management and rehabilitation

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology ◽

10.1016/j.ijporl.2012.02.073 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 76 (6) ◽

pp. 920

Keyword(s):

Synovial Cell ◽

Cell Sarcoma ◽

Synovial Cell Sarcoma

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Synovial Cell Sarcoma of the Larynx

Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America ◽

10.1016/j.hoc.2012.09.001 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 26 (6) ◽

pp. 1209-1219 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Shruti Jayachandra ◽

Ronald Y. Chin ◽

Peter Walshe

Keyword(s):

Synovial Cell ◽

Cell Sarcoma ◽

Synovial Cell Sarcoma

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Head and Neck Synovial Cell Sarcoma

Otolaryngology ◽

10.1177/019459989210700504 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 107 (5) ◽

pp. 631-637 ◽

Cited By ~ 79

Author(s):

Finn R. Amble ◽

Kerry D. Olsen ◽

Antonio G. Nascimento ◽

Robert L. Foote

Keyword(s):

Synovial Cell ◽

Surgical Excision ◽

Metastatic Tumor ◽

Neck Mass ◽

Surgical Removal ◽

Cell Sarcoma ◽

The Past ◽

Synovial Cell Sarcoma ◽

Head Neck

Our experience with 14 patients treated for synovial cell sarcoma during the past 30 years is described. These tumors were manifested in young people whose ages ranged from 12 to 43 years. The diagnosis of synovial cell sarcoma proved difficult because approximately one third of the patients initially received incorrect pathologic diagnoses. A painless neck mass was the most common presenting symptom. Initial treatment included surgical excision in five patients and surgical excision and radiation therapy in nine. Recurrent or metastatic tumor occurred from 4 months to 62 months later; thus, long-term followup is important. Four of the nine patients who were followed more than 5 years died of their disease. Favorable prognostic findings included early diagnosis and the performance of wide surgical removal. (Otolaryngol head neck surg 1992;107:631.)

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