[Synovial sarcoma, a rare tumor of the larynx. Case report and differential diagnostic considerations].
The synovial sarcoma of the larynx is a very rare tumour. Only six cases have been published so far in international literature. We describe a synovial sarcoma of the larynx in a 53-year old patient. Laryngectomy and neck-dissection were performed, followed by adjuvant radiotherapy. 16 months after therapy neither locoregional recurrence nor lung metastases have occurred. Clinically, an attempt can be made to differentiate a synovial sarcoma from a squamous cell carcinoma based on the appearance of the surface epithelium. It is still a problem to safely establish the diagnosis of a synovial sarcoma on the basis of a biopsy. The poor prognosis of this tumour requires radical surgical removal. The effects of radiation are discussed controversially.
Danninger
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Hals-Nasen-Ohren Universitätsklinik Graz.
Humer
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Stammberger
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D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D007825:Laryngectomy; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D037981:Neck Dissection; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D013584:Sarcoma, Synovial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Das Synovialsarkom, ein seltener Tumor des Larynx. Falldarstellung und differentialdiagnostische Uberlegungen.