Hemangiopericytoma of the Parapharyngeal Space
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Hemangiopericytoma of the parapharyngeal space: a diagnostic challenge.
Parapharyngeal space tumors are known for having a difficult approach, misleading diagnosis and for representing a treatment challenge. Hemangiopericytomas account for less than 1% of all vascular neoplasms and 3% of all soft tissue sarcomas. Only 14 cases have been reported in the worldwide literature in this location. We present a case of a 44-year-old male who was referred for evaluation. A ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0145-5613,1942-7522
DOI: 10.1177/014556131309200908