Inflammatory pseudotumor of the parapharyngeal space: Case report and review of the literature
- 1 May 1992
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Head & Neck
- Vol. 14 (3) , 230-234
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.2880140311
Abstract
Inflammatory pseudotumor of the upper airway is an uncommon lesion of unknown etiology, clinically mimicking a neoplastic process. We document a case of inflammatory pseudotumor of the parapharyngeal space, occurring in a patient with history of cocaine abuse. Corticosteroid treatment was successful in reducing the symptoms. The difficulties in establishing this clinicopathologic diagnosis are discussed and the pertinent literature is reviewed.Keywords
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