Tumors of Parapharyngeal Space | Iowa Head and Neck Protocols
Parapharyngeal space tumors are rare and account for 0.5% of head and neck tumors, 80% benign and 20% malignant. Salivary gland neoplasms (benign to malignant ratio 3:1): majority of parapharyngeal space tumor, mostly in the prestyloid space. Neurogenic neoplasms: second most common, mostly in the poststyloid space.
Parapharyngeal space tumors: a serial case study - PMC
Primary parapharyngeal space (PPS) tumors account for approximately 0.5% of all head and neck tumors. 1 Approximately 80% of these tumors are benign. 2 The differential diagnosis of PPS tumors includes benign or malignant salivary gland neoplasms, neurogenic tumors, and other miscellaneous tumors.
Primary neoplasms of the parapharyngeal space: diagnostic and ...
Parapharyngeal space neoplasms (PSNs) are rare tumors of the head and neck region. In this study, we report our institutional experience with PSNs over a 27-years period. Patients treated between 1992 and 2018 were identified through our tumor board ...
Parapharyngeal Space Tumors: Our Experience - PMC - PubMed …
Para-pharyngeal space (PPS) tumors include an heterogeneous group of neoplasms, accounting for approximatively 0.5–1.5% of all head and neck tumors. Management of these neoplasms requires a careful diagnostic workout and an appropriate surgical approach to obtain good outcomes associated with minimal aesthetic drawbacks.
Parapharyngeal Space Tumors - Medscape
2023年1月3日 · Tumors of the parapharyngeal space (PPS), a potential space lateral to the upper pharynx, are uncommon, making up less than 1% of all head and neck neoplasms. Both benign and malignant tumors...
Diagnosis and treatment considerations of parapharyngeal space …
2019年6月1日 · We present a case report detailing a transoral excision of a parapharyngeal space mass that was found to be a squamous lined cyst and review the anatomic considerations, differential diagnosis, and management of parapharyngeal masses. A 59-year-old female presented with a sore throat and intermittent left otalgia.
Parapharyngeal Tumor - The American Journal of Medicine
Parapharyngeal space tumors are rare and account for only 0.5% of all head and neck tumors. Schwannoma is the most common neural tumor next to salivary gland tumors found in the parapharyngeal space. Vagus nerve is reported to be the …
Management of Parapharyngeal Space Tumors: Clinical …
2023年1月11日 · Parapharyngeal space (PPS) tumors are rare, and they account for 0.5–1.5% of all head and neck tumors. This study summarized the findings of large-sample clinical studies of PPS tumors and reported the clinical work-up and management of …
Contemporary Management of Parapharyngeal Tumors - PubMed
2019年11月14日 · This article will review the anatomy, common pathologies, and management of parapharyngeal masses. Surgical strategies are also reviewed. Recent findings: Masses of the parapharyngeal space are most commonly benign (80%). More recent longitudinal studies have shown that observation and non-surgical therapy are indicated in many cases.
Contemporary Management of Parapharyngeal Tumors
2019年11月14日 · Management of parapharyngeal tumors is challenging due to the complex anatomic nature of the space and the wide range of pathologies encountered. This article will review the anatomy, common pathologies, and management of parapharyngeal masses.