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Parapharyngeal space tumour presenting as recurrent uvular oedema

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. J. Wareing ,
R. M. Irving  and
D. A. Moffat
M. J. Wareing*
Affiliation:
Cambridge
R. M. Irving
Affiliation:
Cambridge
D. A. Moffat
Affiliation:
Cambridge
*
Mr M. J. Wareing, Department of Otolaryngology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2QQ.
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Abstract

Neoplasms of the parapharyngeal space are uncommon and usually present as an intra-oral or neck mass. They often elude early diagnosis due to their deep-seated nature. Here we report a case presenting with recurrent oedema of the uvula. The pathophysiology of this previously unreported mode of presentation is discussed.

Keywords

Neck, parapharyngeal spaceNeoplasmUvula, oedema
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 7 , July 1993 , pp. 640 - 641
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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