Multiple neurinomas of the parapharyngeal space

The authors describe a rare case of three neurinomas arising in the parapharyngeal space. In spite of the large extension of the neoplasms, the only symptom reported by the patient was some dysphagia. Magnetic resonance imaging allowed us to identify the three masses and suppose their diagnosis. The...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology 1997, Vol.254 (6), p.301-303
Hauptverfasser:	SANTORO, R, DE MEESTER, W, COSCARELLI, S, POLLI, G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Humans Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms - pathology Laryngeal Neoplasms - pathology Male Medical sciences Neoplasms, Multiple Primary - pathology Neurilemmoma - pathology Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Pharyngeal Neoplasms - pathology Tumors Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology
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Zusammenfassung:	The authors describe a rare case of three neurinomas arising in the parapharyngeal space. In spite of the large extension of the neoplasms, the only symptom reported by the patient was some dysphagia. Magnetic resonance imaging allowed us to identify the three masses and suppose their diagnosis. The therapeutic approach used is also reported.
ISSN:	0937-4477 1434-4726
DOI:	10.1007/BF02905993