[Synovial sarcoma of the hypopharynx]

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Surgical Pathology
• Radiation Oncology

Background:

• Synovial sarcoma is a rare soft tissue sarcoma.
• Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for prognosis.

Observation:

• A 22-year-old male presented with a 5-month history of dysphagia.
• The patient was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma.

Findings:

• Surgical excision followed by postoperative radiotherapy (60 Gy) was performed.
• The patient achieved disease-free survival for 38 months post-surgery.

Implications:

• This case highlights the importance of considering rare sarcomas in the differential diagnosis of persistent symptoms like dysphagia.
• Multimodal treatment including surgery and radiotherapy can lead to favorable outcomes in synovial sarcoma.
• Further research into optimal treatment strategies and long-term prognosis for synovial sarcoma is warranted.