Synovial Sarcoma of the Left Palatine Tonsil Case Report and Review of Literature

Synovial sarcoma arises primarily in the lower extremities with a predilection for sites in proximity to large joints, such as the knee. It rarely occurs in the head and neck region, and the tonsil is an unusual site for the tumor, with only eight previously published cases in this anatomical site. 6–10 % of all soft tissue tumors, only 3–5 % arise in the head and neck region, and SS arising in the tonsil is a rare finding, with only eight well-documented cases reported in the English language literature. We describe the histopathological findings of a primary synovial sarcoma of the palatine tonsil arising in a 20-year-old male, with presentation of dysphagia and sleep disturbance.