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Parapharyngeal fibrolipoma.

K S Kennedy1, P J Wotowic, J N St John

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia 23708.

Head & Neck
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Deep head and neck lipomas are rare, particularly in the parapharyngeal space. This case highlights a parapharyngeal fibrolipoma causing airway narrowing and vascular compromise, emphasizing diagnostic and surgical approaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Lipomas are common benign tumors, typically subcutaneous.
  • Deep head and neck lipomas, especially parapharyngeal fibrolipomas, are exceptionally rare.
  • These deep lesions can cause significant airway and vascular complications.