Adult rhabdomyoma extending from the nasopharynx to the skull base.
Adult rhabdomyoma is an exceedingly uncommon tumor in the head and neck. We present a case localized to the left parapharyngeal area in a 57-year-old woman. The various diagnostic measures used are discussed. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice.
Spandow
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden.
Gerdes
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Lindgren
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D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012207:Rhabdomyoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery