Webbing of the pharyngeal recess in adults with cleft palate.
The limited literature on the lateral pharyngeal recess of Rosenmüller and the various presentations of pharyngeal webbing are reviewed. Webbing across the lateral pharyngeal recess is described in 28 of 31 adults with cleft palate examined. The phenomenon has not been reported before and does not appear to be a feature of the nasopharyngeal wall in noncleft individuals.
Walter
J D
JD
Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, United Medical School, Guy's Hospital, London, England.
D000368:Aged; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010614:Pharynx / Q000473:pathology*