Abstract
The parapharyngeal space is a deeply situated space on either side of head. Clinical assessment of lesions in this space in very difficult. 28 patients with parapharyngeal space masses diagnosed and managed in the department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery of Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research. Chandigarh were studied. 8 patients were excluded as the tumour could not be removed en-bloc in these. 20 were analysed further.
Key Words: Parapharyngeal Tumours, C T Scan, Surgical Excision
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