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Parapharyngeal space tumors: 61 case reviews
M V Dimitrijevic1, S D Jesic, A A Mikic
1Clinical Center of Serbia, Clinic of Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinical Center of Serbia, Pasterova 2, Beograd, Serbia. drmilovan@yahoo.com
International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|July 20, 2010
Summary
Parapharyngeal tumors are rare head and neck cancers. This study highlights common symptoms, diagnostic imaging, surgical approaches, and frequent salivary or neurogenic origins in 61 patients.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Parapharyngeal tumors represent a rare subset (0.5%) of head and neck neoplasms.
- Their diagnosis is challenging due to subtle symptoms and surgical inaccessibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review clinical data of patients with parapharyngeal space tumors.
- To analyze symptoms, diagnostic methods, surgical treatments, and histopathological findings.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 61 patients treated over 20 years.
- Data collected from medical records including symptoms, diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, angiography), surgical approaches, and pathology.
Main Results:
- Common symptoms included dysphagia, foreign body sensation, and pain; some patients were asymptomatic.
- Computerized tomography, MRI, and contrast angiography were crucial for localization.
- Transcervical approach was most common, followed by transoral and combined methods.
- Salivary and neurogenic tumors were the most frequent histopathological findings.
Conclusions:
- Parapharyngeal tumors require advanced imaging for diagnosis.
- Surgical management is standard, with transcervical approaches being prevalent.
- Understanding common origins aids in diagnosis and treatment planning.
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