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
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