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Solitary neurofibroma of the right lateral wall of the oropharynx.

Authors :
Foma W
Awesso P
Pegbessou EP
Amana B
Source :
Ghana medical journal [Ghana Med J] 2021 Sep; Vol. 55 (3), pp. 236-237.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Solitary neurofibroma of the oropharynx is extremely rare. Imaging explorations may be necessary, but the diagnostic certainty is pathological. We report a case of benign tumour of the oropharynx in a 25-year-old woman who was seen for a consultation with dysphagia, a change in voice and dyspnea in the supine position. The excision was performed under general anaesthesia with orotracheal intubation via the oropharyngeal route. Pathological examination of the surgical specimen revealed neurofibroma. Although rare, solitary neurofibroma of the oropharynx should be considered in any benign tumour in the area.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: None declared<br /> (Copyright © The Author(s).)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2616-163X
Volume :
55
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ghana medical journal
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
35950179
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4314/gmj.v55i3.11