title: Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the parapharyngeal space. Case report.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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