Case ReportInternational Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery

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Undifferentiated carcinoma of parapharyngeal space in 8 year old female child: a rare case presentation

Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016;2(2):88-90.DOI10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20160961

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Abstract

Parapharyngeal space tumors represent only 0.5% of all head and neck tumors. Out of which, 80% are benign and 20% are malignant. Tumor must be at least 2 cm in size before bulge or abnormality is palpable. We report a case of 8 year old female child who presented with bulge in right tonsillar region.

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  1. 1Department of ENT, S P Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
  2. 2Department of Paediatrics, S P Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India

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