Extracapsular dissection of the parapharyngeal space for a pleomorphic adenoma: a 10-year review

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2014 Jul;52(6):557-62. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.02.019. Epub 2014 Apr 24.

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenomas of the parapharyngeal space are difficult to remove with a margin of normal tissue. We reviewed 29 cases of extracapsular dissection of a parapharyngeal pleomorphic adenoma and found that extracapsular dissection does not increase the probability of recurrence of the tumour.

Keywords: Extracapsular dissection; Parapharyngeal space; Pleomorphic adenoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Pleomorphic / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction / methods
  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle / methods
  • Carotid Arteries / diagnostic imaging
  • Dissection / methods*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / prevention & control
  • Parotid Neoplasms / surgery
  • Pharynx / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Salivary Gland Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult