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Parapharyngeal space lipoma causing sleep apnoea
B J Abdullah1, C K Liam, H Kaur
1Department of Radiology, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Jalan University, Lumpur, Malaysia.
The British Journal of Radiology
|December 24, 1997
Summary
A rare parapharyngeal space lipoma was diagnosed in a 60-year-old man, causing obstructive sleep apnea. This is the first reported case of a parapharyngeal lipoma leading to this condition.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Sleep Medicine
- Radiology
Background:
- Lipomas in the parapharyngeal space are exceptionally rare, with only three prior documented cases.
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder, but its association with parapharyngeal lipomas has not been previously reported.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old male patient presented with severe loud snoring and symptoms of sleep apnea.
- Diagnostic evaluation revealed a lipoma in the right parapharyngeal space as the cause of his obstructive sleep apnea.
Findings:
- The study discusses the etiology of sleep apnea.
- Radiological imaging confirmed the presence and characteristics of the parapharyngeal space lipoma.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering parapharyngeal space tumors in the differential diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Further research into the relationship between parapharyngeal lipomas and sleep-disordered breathing is warranted.