Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the parapharyngeal space. Case report.
Of the large variety of tumors that may occur in the parapharyngeal space, malignant fibrous histiocytoma is one of the most rare. We present such a case and discuss the diagnosis, classification, and treatment.
D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005350:Fibroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D018219:Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography