Synovial Cell Sarcoma of the Hypopharynx

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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Clinicopathologic factors and adjuvant treatment effects on survival in adult head and neck synovial cell sarcoma

Head & Neck ◽

10.1002/hed.23605 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 37 (3) ◽

pp. 375-380 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Matthew G. Crowson ◽

Ian Lalich ◽

Michael G. Keeney ◽

Joaquin J. Garcia ◽

Daniel L. Price

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Adjuvant Treatment ◽

Treatment Effects ◽

Synovial Cell ◽

Cell Sarcoma ◽

Synovial Cell Sarcoma ◽

Clinicopathologic Factors ◽

Adult Head

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A rare clinical case: schwannoma of tongue

International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery ◽

10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20191464 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 789

Author(s):

Chandra Veer Singh ◽

Sheetal Radia ◽

Saalim Sheikh ◽

Vijay Haribhakti

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Rare Case ◽

Neck Region ◽

Surgical Excision ◽

Imaging Studies ◽

Head And Neck Tumours ◽

Head And Neck Region ◽

Complete Surgical Excision ◽

Slow Growing ◽

Rule Out

<p class="abstract">Schwannoma are slow growing tumours, which can arise from any peripheral nerve. 10% of schwannomas that occur in the head and neck region mostly originate from the vagus or sympathetic nervous system. Extracranial schwannomas in the head and neck region are rare neoplasm. Intraoral schwannoma are only 1% of the all head and neck tumours. Diagnosis is established by imaging studies such as magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography, while FNAC is used to rule out other conditions. We report a rare case of lingual schwannomas generally present as a painless lump schwannoma of the tongue in a 27-year-old male complaining of asymptomatic swelling over a posterolateral surface of the tongue, treated by complete surgical excision. The diagnosis was established on the basis of clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical examination. We report a rare case of schwannoma over the posterolateral surface of tongue. Prognosis is good for the patient when this condition is correctly diagnosed as the condition rarely recurs after complete resection.</p>

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Omental lymphangioma: a rare case report

Journal of Chitwan Medical College ◽

10.3126/jcmc.v10i3.32067 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 106-108

Author(s):

Geha Raj Dahal

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Rare Case ◽

Neck Region ◽

Mass Effect ◽

Complete Excision ◽

Benign Condition ◽

Head And Neck Region ◽

Rare Case Report

Lymphangioma is a common pediatric problem. Most of the lymphangiomas occur in head and neck region. Lymphangioma arising from omentum is extremely rare. It is a benign condition butis locally invasive. Symptoms usually arise from its mass effect or complications. Complete excision including removal of all loculi is necessary for cure. We report such a case of omental lymphangiomain a six-year boy.

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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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A study of the use of the supraclavicular artery flap for resurfacing of head, neck, and upper torso defects

Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery ◽

10.1055/s-0039-1699304 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 42 (01) ◽

pp. 004-012

Author(s):

Parag Telang ◽

Mukund Jagannathan ◽

Maksud Devale

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Neck Region ◽

Free Flaps ◽

Acceptable Result ◽

Operative Morbidity ◽

Head And Neck Region ◽

Texture Match ◽

Burn Contractures ◽

Head Neck ◽

Tissue Defects

ABSTRACTThe head and neck region is an aesthetically demanding area to resurface because of its high visibility. Tissue defects in this area often require distant flaps or free flaps to achieve an aesthetically acceptable result. The use of the Supraclavicular artery flap represents an extremely versatile and useful option for the resurfacing of head, neck and upper torso defects. Furthermore, islanding the flap gives it a wide arc of rotation and the color and texture match is superior to that of free flaps harvested from distant sites. In our study, we used the flap (both unexpanded and expanded) predominantly for resurfacing neck defects resulting from the release of post-burn contractures. However, its applicability in other indications would also be similar. Except one, all our flaps survived almost completely and the post-operative morbidity was very low. We conclude that the supraclavicular artery flap not only provides a reasonably good color and texture match but also maintains the multi-directional activity in the neck region.

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Factors Associated With Survival in Patients With Synovial Cell Sarcoma of the Head and Neck

JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery ◽

10.1001/jamaoto.2016.0384 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 142 (6) ◽

pp. 576 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Jon Mallen-St. Clair ◽

Armin Arshi ◽

Elliot Abemayor ◽

Maie St. John

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Synovial Cell ◽

Cell Sarcoma ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Synovial Cell Sarcoma

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Pediatric Synovial Sarcoma in the Retropharyngeal Space: A Rare and Unusual Presentation

Case Reports in Otolaryngology ◽

10.1155/2015/587386 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-4

Author(s):

Sanjay Vaid ◽

Neelam Vaid ◽

Sanjay Desai ◽

Varada Vaze

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Synovial Sarcoma ◽

Pediatric Population ◽

Neck Region ◽

Retropharyngeal Space ◽

Imaging Findings ◽

Head And Neck Region ◽

English Medical Literature ◽

Synovial Sarcomas ◽

First Time

Synovial sarcomas in the head and neck are extremely rare tumors, especially in the pediatric population. 3–5% of synovial sarcomas occur in the head and neck region displaying varied imaging and histopathological features resulting in frequent misdiagnosis. These tumors have a poor prognosis; hence early diagnosis and accurate classification based on imaging, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry are critical for prompt treatment. To the best of our knowledge, imaging findings of pediatric retropharyngeal lipomatous synovial sarcoma have not been reported to date in English medical literature. We report, for the first time, a rare case of retropharyngeal lipomatous synovial sarcoma in a ten-year-old child and discuss the case-specific imaging findings in our patient using magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography.

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Intramuscular Hemangioma of the sternocleidomastoid muscle: A Rare Unusual Neck Mass

Journal of Gandaki Medical College-Nepal ◽

10.3126/jgmcn.v13i1.29038 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 78-82

Author(s):

Brihaspati Sigdel ◽

Rajesh Maharjhan ◽

Tulika Dubey ◽

Bhima Neupane

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Rare Case ◽

Neck Region ◽

Neck Mass ◽

Sternocleidomastoid Muscle ◽

Benign Tumors ◽

Head And Neck Region ◽

Intramuscular Hemangioma ◽

Slow Growing ◽

Extensive Involvement

Hemangiomas of the head and neck region comprise about 60 to 70% of all benign tumors. Intramuscular hemangioma is a rare, slow-growing, angiomatous tumor. We report a rare case of an Intramuscular Hemangioma of Right sternocleidomastoid muscle in a six years old girl presenting for four years and with extensive involvement necessitating excision. Microscopic excision reduces the risk of recurrence.

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