Contemporary management of primary parapharyngeal space tumors

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Title:	Contemporary management of primary parapharyngeal space tumors
Author(s):	Lopez, F.; Suarez, C.; Poorten, V. Van der; Makitie, A.; Nixon, I.J.; Strojan, P.; Hanna, E.Y.; Rodrigo, J.P.; Bree, R. de; Quer, M.; Takes, R.P. ; Bradford, C.R.; Shaha, A.R.; Sanabria, A.; Rinaldo, A.; Ferlito, A.
Publication year:	2019
Source:	Head and Neck-Journal for the Sciences and Specialties of the Head and Neck, vol. 41, iss. 2, (2019), pp. 522-535
ISSN:	1043-3074
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.25439
Publication type:	Article / Letter to editor
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item : http://hdl.handle.net/2066/203151
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Subject:	Radboudumc 9: Rare cancers RIHS: Radboud Institute for Health Sciences
Organization:	Otorhinolaryngology
Journal title:	Head and Neck-Journal for the Sciences and Specialties of the Head and Neck
Volume:	vol. 41
Issue:	iss. 2
Page start:	p. 522
Page end:	p. 535
Abstract:	The parapharyngeal space is a complex anatomical area. Primary parapharyngeal tumors are rare tumors and 80% of them are benign. A variety of tumor types can develop in this location; most common are salivary gland neoplasm and neurogenic tumors. The management of these tumors has improved greatly owing to the developments in imaging techniques, surgery, and radiotherapy. Most tumors can be removed with a low rate of complications and recurrence. The transcervical approach is the most frequently used. In some cases, minimally invasive approaches may be used alone or in combination with a limited transcervical route, allowing large tumors to be removed by reducing morbidity of expanded approaches. An adequate knowledge of the anatomy and a careful surgical plan is essential to tailor management according to the patient and the tumor. The purpose of the present review was to update current aspects of knowledge related to this more challenging area of tumor occurrence.