Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[The interesting case -- case no. 67].

P U Lohnstein1, W Maier, R Birkenhäger

  • 1Universitäts-HNO-Klinik Freiburg. lohnstein@hno1.ukl.uni-freiburg.de

Laryngo- Rhino- Otologie
|January 14, 2005
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Implementation of the new S2e guideline "first-trimester diagnostics and therapy @ 11-13 + 6 weeks of pregnancy": a survey in outpatient practices.

Archives of gynecology and obstetrics·2025
Same author

Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in the setting of cochlear implantation: a retrospective analysis of 700 cases.

European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery·2024
Same author

[Cochlear nerve continuity preservation during retrosigmoid ablative osteotomy of the internal auditory canal for advanced vestibular schwannomas].

HNO·2021
Same author

[Droplet exposure during tracheotomy : Case analysis and consequences with respect to COVID-19 patients].

HNO·2021
Same author

[Interdisciplinary surgery to the central skull base-current status].

HNO·2021
Same author

[Effects of the SARS-CoV‑2 pandemic on the otolaryngology university hospitals in the field of research, student teaching and specialist training].

HNO·2021
Same journal

Guideline-Based Cochlear Implant Care: A Model for Structuring Delegated Technical Aftercare.

Laryngo- rhino- otologie·2026
Same journal

Audiometric evaluation and quality-of-life in OSIA users - a retrospective monocentric study.

Laryngo- rhino- otologie·2026
Same journal

[Diagnosis and treatment of vestibular migraine - recent developments and future treatment strategies].

Laryngo- rhino- otologie·2026
Same journal

[Newborn Hearing Screening].

Laryngo- rhino- otologie·2026
Same journal

[Update on Active Middle Ear and Transcutaneous Bone Conduction Hearing Systems].

Laryngo- rhino- otologie·2026
Same journal

[Spontaneous intracranial hypotension - a spinal disease].

Laryngo- rhino- otologie·2026
See all related articles

Retropharyngeal lipomas are rare tumors that can obstruct the airway. Surgical removal is recommended for these benign growths, with accurate imaging crucial for diagnosis and treatment planning.

Area of Science:

  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Retropharyngeal lipomas are rare, benign tumors presenting with nonspecific symptoms.
  • These tumors can grow significantly, leading to upper respiratory tract obstruction.
  • The etiology of retropharyngeal lipomas remains unknown, necessitating a clear diagnostic approach.

Observation:

  • A 41-year-old male presented with a slow-growing neck swelling.
  • Radiological imaging revealed a large lipoma in the para- and retropharyngeal space.
  • The lipoma caused subtotal obstruction of the pharynx.

Findings:

  • Complete surgical excision of the retropharyngeal lipoma was achieved via a transcervical approach.
  • The patient's condition highlights the potential for significant airway compromise from these tumors.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Accurate radiological imaging is essential for determining the extent of the lipoma.

    • Implications:

    • Lipoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of retropharyngeal tumors.
    • Surgical intervention is the recommended treatment for symptomatic retropharyngeal lipomas.
    • Preoperative imaging is critical to prevent surgical complications and assess tumor size.