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A Case of Transoral Approach of a Parapharyngeal Schwannoma  

Bong, Jeong-Pyo (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine)
Kim, Sung-Il (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine)
Kwon, Jang-Woo (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine)
Kim, Sung-Kyun (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine)
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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology / v.24, no.2, 2008 , pp. 214-216 More about this Journal
Abstract
Parapharyngeal space tumors are extremely rare accounting for about 0.5% of all head and neck tumors and treat mostly by surgical removal. Due to their inherent location, they present with varied non-specific signs and symptoms, resulting in a delay in diagnosis and unnecessary procedures, such as a 'tonsillectomy' or 'incision and drainage' of a 'quinsy'. We recently confirmed a case about a the neurilemnoma on parapharyngeal space during tonsillectomy. To present our experience with the transoral approach for parapharyngeal space tumor and describe our technique for removal of these neoplasms. Although parapharyngeal space tumours are uncommon, recognizing them would enable the correct sequence of investigations, instead of unnecessary procedures resulting in an increased morbidity for the patient.
Keywords
Parapharyngeal space; Schwanoma; Transoral approach;
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