Synovial sarcoma of the parapharyngeal space : CT and MRI

We present the CT and MRI findings of a histologically proven synovial sarcoma arising in the left parapharyngeal space of a 21-year-old man. CT was useful for confirming the presence of calcification within the tumour, which may be a favourable prognostic sign, and in excluding involvement of corti...

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Published in:Neuroradiology 1998-04, Vol.40 (4), p.261-263
Main Authors: TILLICH, M, RANNER, G, HUMER-FUCHS, U, LANG-LOIDOLT, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Calcinosis - diagnosis
Calcinosis - pathology
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Medical sciences
Otorhinolaryngology (head neck, general aspects and miscellaneous)
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Pharyngeal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Pharyngeal Neoplasms - pathology
Pharynx - pathology
Sarcoma, Synovial - diagnosis
Sarcoma, Synovial - pathology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Tumors
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Summary:We present the CT and MRI findings of a histologically proven synovial sarcoma arising in the left parapharyngeal space of a 21-year-old man. CT was useful for confirming the presence of calcification within the tumour, which may be a favourable prognostic sign, and in excluding involvement of cortical bone. The CT and MRI findings were, however, nonspecific. MRI was superior to CT for assessing the topographical relationships of the tumour to the vessels and the invasion of neighbouring structures.
ISSN:0028-3940
1432-1920
DOI:10.1007/s002340050581