| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3171282 | Otolaryngologia Polska | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Only 0,5% of head and neck tumors originate from parapharyngeal space. Malignant neoplasms of parapharyngeal space are exceptionally rare (20% of all tumors in this area). Their rarity form a complex diagnostic and therapeutic problem. Authors reports a case of 53-year old woman with squamous cell carcinoma of parapharyngeal space that caused particular difficulties in diagnosis. Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and preliminary outcome of treatment are presented.
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Authors
Katarzyna Bojanowska-Poźniak, Marek Åukomski, Tomasz Durko, Wioletta Pietruszewska,