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Chondrosarcoma of the parapharyngeal space

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Y. Okabe ,
K. Shibutani ,
T. Nishimura  and
M. Furukawa
Y. Okabe*
Affiliation:
Kanazawa, Japan
K. Shibutani
Affiliation:
Kanazawa, Japan
T. Nishimura
Affiliation:
Kanazawa, Japan
M. Furukawa
Affiliation:
Kanazawa, Japan
*
YouzouOkabe, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, Kanazawa University, School of Medicine, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920, Japan.
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Abstract

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Chondrosarcoma is rarely found arising in the head and neck region. An unusual case arising in the parapharyngeal space in a male is reported and the differential diagnosis, pathology and treatment are discussed.

Keywords

ChondrosarcomaParapharyngeal space
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 6 , June 1991 , pp. 484 - 486
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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