title: View from beneath: pathology in focus. Synovial sarcoma of hypopharynx.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Singapore General Hospital.
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Chew
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Sethi
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Stanley
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Sng
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007012:Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D013584:Sarcoma, Synovial / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy