title: Retropharyngeal lipoma.
abstract: Lipomata in retropharyngeal region are extremely rare. Accurate preoperative diagnosis is very important to assess invasion of muscles and to prevent local recurrence. A case of retropharyngeal lipoma is being discussed along with review of its clinical, radiological and surgical aspects. The role of CT scan in its definitive diagnosis is also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Bombay, India.
authors.lastname: Chandermohan
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Mashankar
authors.forename: O P
authors.initials: OP
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: N H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Merchant
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008067:Lipoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed