Synovial Sarcoma in Head and Neck: A Case Report

Introduction  Synovial sarcoma is a malignant tumor of mesenchymal pluripotent cells. Objectives  We present a case of synovial sarcoma in the posterolateral wall of the oropharynx. Resumed report  The patient, a 23-year-old woman, was admitted with a history of dysphagia and difficulty in breathing for 8 months, resulting in progressive deterioration and onset of snoring, muffled voice, and local pain. An oropharyngeal tumor in the left posterolateral wall touched the base of the ipsilateral tongue. The patient underwent endoscopic pharyngectomy to remove the lesion. Pathologic exa...