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Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery 2/2010

01-06-2010 | Case Report

Schwannoma of Parapharyngeal Space

Authors: Girish Giraddi, Shrinivas S. Vanaki, R. S. Puranik

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Issue 2/2010

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Abstract

The tumours of the parapharyngeal region account for only 0.5% of all the head and neck tumours. Interestingly schwanomas are much common in this region. Here a case of schwanoma of parapharyngeal space in a 24-year-old female is reported with an emphasis on surgical treatment.
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Metadata
Title
Schwannoma of Parapharyngeal Space
Authors
Girish Giraddi
Shrinivas S. Vanaki
R. S. Puranik
Publication date
01-06-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-010-0059-y

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