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Rare presentation of a parapharyngeal schwannaoma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. G. Dilkes ,
G. A. J. Morrison  and
W. P. Orr
M. G. Dilkes*
Affiliation:
London
G. A. J. Morrison
Affiliation:
London
W. P. Orr
Affiliation:
London
*
Mr M. G. Dilkes, Lecturer, Department of ENT Surgery, The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BB.
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Abstract

Schwannoma, or neurilemmoma, is included in the differential diagnosis of masses in the parapharyngeal space. Schwannomata do not usually cause acute inflammation, and therefore do not tend to present as emergencies as in this case, in which there was acute respiratory embarrassment

Keywords

Schwannoma, parapharyngealParapharyngeal neoplasms
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 5 , May 1991 , pp. 384 - 385
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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