Tumors of the parapharyngeal space.
The parapharyngeal space may give rise to a wide variety of neoplasms. The goal of this article is to present a simple algorithm for the recognition and evaluation of parapharyngeal space lesions by primary care physicians so that timely referral can be made to an otolaryngologist for definitive therapy.
Clarke
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Hebert
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D000465:Algorithms; D003638:Deafness; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D009380:Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009383:Neoplasms, Vascular Tissue / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*