Cysts of the fossa of Rosenmüller: report of two cases.
Cystic lesions of the nasopharynx are rare. Two cases of mucous retention cysts originating from the fossa of Rosenmüller are described, together with their characteristic radiologic appearance, which allows differentiation from other types of lesions in this region. The differential diagnosis and treatment options are discussed.
Lloyd
Simon K W
SK
University Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL, UK. sklloyd@me.com
Di Cuffa
Riccardo A
RA
Seymour
Felicity K
FK
Savy
Lloyd E
LE
Grant
Henry R
HR
D000328:Adult; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009078:Mucocele / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D009302:Nasopharyngeal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed