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Synovial sarcoma of the pharynx
L Ramamurthy1, W Y Nassar, P S Hasleton
1Department of Otolaryngology, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|December 1, 1995
Summary
Synovial sarcoma is a rare cancer. This case study discusses a rare instance of synovial sarcoma occurring in the pharynx of a pediatric patient.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Synovial sarcoma is a rare soft tissue sarcoma.
- It is exceptionally uncommon in the head and neck region, particularly in pediatric patients.
- Pharyngeal localization of this tumor presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.