Dumbbell Shape Neurogenic Tumor in Parapharyngeal Space

Spinal Burkitt's Lymphoma Mimicking Dumbbell Shape Neurogenic Tumor: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), a disease which may involve the spine, is frequently associated with advanced disease. Radiculopathy caused by spinal root compression as the initial presentation in patients with NHL is very rare and thought to occur in less than 5% of cases. A 69-year-old woman complained of a history of low back pain with right sciatica for 1 month prior to admission. Computed t...

Solitary fibrous tumor of the parapharyngeal space.

Solitary fibrous tumors are rare tumors originating from the mesenchymal tissue. In most cases they arise from the subpleural tissue but have also been described in other locations in the body. Most such tumors in the head and neck region occur in the orbit. Although malignant tumors can occur, benign tumors are far more common. The therapy is surgical excision. For a conclusive diagnosis, a ty...

plexiform neurofibroma tumor in the parapharyngeal neck space

a 4.5 years old boy with left postero superior lateral neck mass admitted to shahid rahnemoon hospital in yazd. the mass had been noticed 2 years ago and there was no improvement after three times antibiotic therapy. on physical examination there were two masses on the neck. one of them was approximately 3×4 cm and the other was 2×2 cm. on of the masses was located in the left posterior auricul...

Endoscope-assisted Transoral Approach for Parapharyngeal Space Tumor Resection

A giant mixed tumor originating from the parapharyngeal space.

A 66-year-old man presented with difficulty in breathing and swallowing caused by swelling in his throat. He was aware of this swelling for the last three years but he had avoided referring to a hospital until he started to have serious apnea attacks. Physical examination revealed a large mass in the oropharynx bulging submucosally from the right lateral pharyngeal wall that nearly occluded the...