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Radiotherapy for parapharyngeal space tumors
William M Mendenhall1, Primoz Strojan2, Jonathan J Beitler3
1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA.
American Journal of Otolaryngology
|January 10, 2019
Summary
Radiotherapy (RT) plays a role in managing benign and malignant parapharyngeal space tumors. This review covers RT for common neoplasms like salivary gland tumors and sarcomas.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiotherapy
- Head and Neck Neoplasms
Background:
- The parapharyngeal space harbors diverse benign and malignant tumors.
- Treatment decisions for these tumors depend on histological type and tumor extent.
- Management options include surgery and/or radiotherapy (RT).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of radiotherapy (RT) in managing common parapharyngeal space neoplasms.
- To discuss specific tumor types where RT is a key treatment modality.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on radiotherapy use in parapharyngeal space tumors.
- Discussion of treatment strategies for selected common neoplasms.
Main Results:
- Radiotherapy is a crucial component in the management of various parapharyngeal tumors.
- Specific applications of RT are detailed for salivary gland tumors, paragangliomas, schwannomas, and soft-tissue sarcomas.
Conclusions:
- Radiotherapy is integral to the multimodal treatment of parapharyngeal space tumors.
- RT offers a valuable therapeutic option for specific benign and malignant neoplasms in this region.
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