title: Computed tomography of calcified synovial sarcoma of the hypopharynx.
abstract: A rare case of synovial sarcoma arising in the wall of the hypopharynx is presented. Computed tomography was useful in delineating tumor extent, evaluating airway compromise, and confirming the presence of calcification within the tumor, which can be a favorable prognostic indicator.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Medical Center, FL.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fanney
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Castillo
authors.forename: H H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Lerner
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007012:Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013584:Sarcoma, Synovial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed