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Chordoma of the parapharyngeal space

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. Hampal*
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, North Riding Infirmary, Middlesbrough.
L. M. Flood
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, North Riding Infirmary, Middlesbrough.
R. A. Jones
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Middlesbrough General Hospital.
*
Mr S. Hampal, Department of Otolaryngology, Ward 26/27, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY.

Abstract

An unusual case of a chordoma of the parapharyngeal space is presented with no direct involvement of the axial skeleton. Diagnosis was confirmed with the aid of immunocytochemical tests.

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Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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