Leiomyoma of the parapharyngeal space

Radiat Med. 1999 May-Jun;17(3):247-50.

Abstract

A rare case of leiomyoma of the prestyloid parapharyngeal space is reported together with computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging findings. The tumor appeared as a well-circumscribed ovoid mass with some calcifications and lobulations. Because the attenuation, signal intensity, and shape of the mass were not specific and were similar to those of a pleomorhic adenoma, the most common tumor of the prestyloid parapharyngeal space, radiological differentiation of leiomyoma from pleomorphic adenoma of the prestyloid parapharyngeal space was difficult.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / diagnosis*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Pharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Pharynx / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed