Retropharyngeal Lipoma — A Case Report

Abstract

Lipomas of the retropharyngeal region are rare. They attain a large size before producing symptoms like dyspnoea and dysphagia. A case of lipoma in the retropharyngeal space is reported with characteristic radiological fi ndings and surgical management.

Intraoral excision of a huge retropharyngeal lipoma causing dysphagia and obstructive sleep apnea

“…While CT is useful for diagnosing lipoma, MRI is preferred over CT due to clear and detailed images of soft tissue. 7 MRI is also important for delineating the limits and soft issue extension of lesion.…”

“… 3 Transoral excision has lower postoperative morbidity compared to transcervical approach, but in case of prominent parapharyngeal extension, transcervical approach may be preferred. 7 , 8 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) may be an option for the elderly patients with high comorbidity.…”

Transoral removal of a parapharyngeal space giant lipoma with spread to the C₁-C₄ vertebrae

“…Около 80 % из них имеют доброкачественный характер [2]. Наиболее часто встречающиеся опухоли парафарингеальной локализации -липомы, однако в области задней стенки глотки они обнаруживаются крайне редко, и в мире к настоящему времени описано не более 50 подобных случаев [3][4][5][6][7][8].…”