Benign and malignant tumors can arise from any of the structures contained within the parapharyngeal space. Such tumors are very rare, however. Also, malignant tumors from adjacent areas (eg, the pharynx) can extend into the parapharyngeal space by direct growth, or distant tumors may metastasize to the lymphatics within the space. Although the history and physical examination can provide clues...

BACKGROUND World literature suggests parapharyngeal space lesions account for only 0.5% head and neck tumours and the majority of the minor salivary gland tumours are malignant. The parapharyngeal space is very rare site for this tumour. CASE PRESENTATION Two cases of primary pleomorphic adenomas arising de novo from minor salivary glands in the para pharyngeal space are reported. Review of l...

Synovial sarcoma is a rare soft tissue sarcoma that commonly involves the lower extremities and occurs predominantly in young adults. It very rarely occurs in the head and neck region and carries a poor prognosis. The tumor demonstrates both a loco-regional and a systemic pattern of spread that makes management challenging. Combined modality therapy of this aggressive tumor yields better result...

Parapharyngeal tumors are rare and their surgical excision is challenging because of the anatomical complexicity of the area. They are late to present and symptomatology is varied till they become large in size. Herewith, a rare case of schwannoma probably arising from the cervical sympathetic chain is reported presenting as a mass in the parapharyngeal space.

Rhabdomyoma is a benign tumor that comes from skeletal tissue, it classified as cardiac and extracardiac according to the location. Extracardiac rhabdomyomas most frequently originate in head neck at larynx pharynx, being parapharyngeal space an exceptional We present clinical case of 86-year-old man asymptomatic patient with laterocervical mass years evolution, has increased its size progressi...