Giant De Novo Pleomorphic Adenoma of Parapharyngeal Space, Can It Cause Spinal Deformity? A Case Report

Sagar, Poonam; Rajpurohit, Pragya; Singh, Ishwar; Mandal, Shramana

doi:10.1016/j.jspd.2018.09.009

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“…Various tumors occur in the parapharyngeal space (PS) and show various symptoms. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] However, the PS is located deep in the head, and a tumor in the PS is usually asymptomatic and may grow to a huge size. 11 In this article, we introduce our experience of the removal of a large PS tumor using a less invasive technique.…”

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Endoscopy-Aided Combined Intraoral and Cervical Approach for a Huge Parapharyngeal Benign Tumor

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We introduce here our surgical approach for the removal of a huge parapharyngeal tumor in 3 cases. Surgery was done under general anesthesia using transnasal intubation. Transoral manipulation was performed first. Using a tongue retractor and an angle widener, a wide surgical field was provided. Incision was made on the palate around the tumor. Tumor was separated from the surrounding tissue, preserving the tumor capsule. Then, a 5-cm small skin incision was made. Both parotid and submandibular glands were pushed upward, and the parapharyngeal space was opened. The tumor was also separated from the surrounding tissue. These manipulations were done under endoscopic observation. Finally, the tumor was pushed laterally and safely removed intraorally. After removal of the tumor, the wounds were closed, and vacuum drainage was settled for a few days. No apparent problems, such as malocclusion and facial palsy, occurred, and the patients were free from disease for more than 10 years. For the removal of a large parapharyngeal tumor, the mandibular swing approach is usually used; however, this approach is invasive, and certain sequelae, such as facial wound and malocclusion, may occur. Our technique enables the safe and less invasive removal of such a huge parapharyngeal benign lesion.

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