Synovial sarcoma of the neck

Primary synovial sarcoma of the head and neck region is a rare tumor. This report describes seven cases of primary synovial sarcomas, of which two were in the parapharyngeal region, two in the supraclavicular region, and one each in the hypopharynx, sternocleidomastoid and submandibular regions. Cli...

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Published in:European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology 1997, Vol.254 (5), p.246-250
Main Authors: DOVAL, D. C, KANNAN, V, MUKHERJEE, G, SHENOY, A. M, SHARIFF, M. H, BAPSY, P. P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Biomarkers, Tumor - analysis
Combined Modality Therapy
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Neoplasm Staging
Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms - pathology
Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms - therapy
Otorhinolaryngology (head neck, general aspects and miscellaneous)
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Sarcoma, Synovial - diagnosis
Sarcoma, Synovial - pathology
Sarcoma, Synovial - therapy
Survival Rate
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome
Tumors
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Summary:Primary synovial sarcoma of the head and neck region is a rare tumor. This report describes seven cases of primary synovial sarcomas, of which two were in the parapharyngeal region, two in the supraclavicular region, and one each in the hypopharynx, sternocleidomastoid and submandibular regions. Clinical presentations, radiological findings, histopathology and management are reviewed. All patients received multimodal therapy using aggressive surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Five of the patients are alive and disease free after 24-108 months of follow-up. Achievement of locoregional control appears to be the hallmark of successful therapy.
ISSN:0937-4477
1434-4726
DOI:10.1007/BF00874097