title: Tumors of the parapharyngeal space.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Hebert
mesh_terms: 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*