Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4104544 | American Journal of Otolaryngology | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are rare, usually benign, spindle cell neoplasms that most often originate near mesothelium-lined surfaces of the pleural or peritoneal cavity. SFTs reported in the head and neck occur most commonly in the oral cavity, sinonasal tract, and orbit. We report a case of SFT of the retropharynx causing severe obstructive sleep apnea. The diagnostic and management strategies of SFTs are discussed.
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Authors
Ivan H. El-Sayed, David W. Eisele, Tony L. Yang, Gioia Iezza,