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KMID : 0356820080240020214
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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology
2008 Volume.24 No. 2 p.214 ~ p.216
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A Case of Transoral Approach of a Parapharyngeal Schwannoma
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Bong Jeong-Pyo
Kim Sung-Il
Kwon Jang-Woo
Kim Sung-Kyun
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Parapharyngeal space, Schwannoma, Transoral Approach
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