Oropharyngeal Synovial Sarcoma: A Case Report
https://doi.org/10.21315/aos2025.2001.CR02
- Author:
Mohammad Zakwan Mohamed Zin
1
;
Mohammad Zakwan Mohamed Zin
2
;
Avatar Singh Mohan Singh
2
;
Shiraz Qamil Muhammad Abdul Kadar
2
;
Suhana Abdul Rahim
2
;
Kannivanen Arasu
2
;
Nur Eliana Ahmad Termizi
2
;
Hui Heng Chua
3
;
Norsyamira Aida Mohamad Umbaik
1
;
Irfan Mohamad
1
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Taiping, Jalan Taming Sari, 34000 Taiping, Perak, Malaysia
3. Department of Pathology, Hospital Taiping, Jalan Taming Sari, 34000 Taiping, Perak, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Head and neck sarcoma;
oropharynx;
synovial sarcoma
- From:
Archives of Orofacial Sciences
2025;20(1):53-58
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Oropharyngeal Synovial Sarcoma: A Case Report:Synovial sarcoma is a rare and aggressive type of sarcoma that develops from mesenchymal cells and
accounts for around 8% to 10% of all cases of soft tissue sarcoma. The presence of synovial sarcoma
in the head-and-neck region is characterised by aggressive behaviour and a generally unfavourable
prognosis. Understanding the various manifestations of synovial sarcoma, particularly uncommon
locations like the oropharynx, significantly improves patient outcomes by facilitating early diagnosis and
prompt management. We report a case of a 57-year-old Malay woman who presented with a two-month
history of sore throat and odynophagia, complicated with partial airway obstruction. She underwent
endoscopic excision of the right oropharyngeal tumour via transoral approach, and the histopathological
examination revealed monophasic synovial sarcoma. The surgical management, histopathological
characteristics, and rarity of the disease are discussed.
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