Hemangiopericytoma of the parapharyngeal space

Ear Nose Throat J. 2013 Sep;92(9):436-40.

Abstract

Hemangiopericytomas of the head and neck are rarely found in the parapharyngeal space. We report the case of a 53-year-old woman who presented with a globus sensation in her throat. Imaging detected a left submucosal oropharyngeal mass that extended into the prestyloid parapharyngeal space. The tumor was surgically excised en bloc. Histopathologic examination identified it as a hemangiopericytoma. We discuss the diagnosis and management of this rare entity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Hemangiopericytoma / diagnosis*
  • Hemangiopericytoma / pathology
  • Hemangiopericytoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Pharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Pharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Pharyngeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed