Retropharyngeal lipoma - a case report

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007 Dec;59(4):360-2. doi: 10.1007/s12070-007-0102-6. Epub 2007 Dec 11.

Abstract

Lipomas of the retropharyngeal region are rare. They attain a large size before producing symptoms like dyspnoea and dysphagia. A case of lipoma in the retropharyngeal space is reported with characteristic radiological findings and surgical management.

Keywords: Lipoma; Retropharyngeal space; Trans oral excision.