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Pharyngeal Lipoma-A Potentially Life Threatening Presentation.

Authors :
Mohd Nor SNA
Ng BHK
Othman N
Tang IP
Source :
Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India [Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg] 2022 Dec; Vol. 74 (Suppl 3), pp. 5478-5481. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Aug 12.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Pharyngeal lipoma of the upper aero-digestive system is extremely rare. It is typically benign, slow growing and symptoms would depend on its size and location. Surgical intervention is often needed especially for large tumour with impending airway obstruction. Here we present a case of potentially life threatening presentation of pharyngeal lipoma.<br /> (© Association of Otolaryngologists of India 2021.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2231-3796
Volume :
74
Issue :
Suppl 3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36742515
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-021-02803-6