Work

Solitary fibrous tumour of the parapharyngeal space – a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: SUMMARY: We present a case of a female patient with solitary fibrous tumour (SFT) originating in the parapharyngeal space which was successfully resected using an open transoral approach. The patient presented with a worsening airway obstruction, obstructive sleep apnoea, and dysphagia for three years. Rhinolaryngoscopy revealed a right nasopharynx and oropharynx lateral pharyngeal wall submucosal mass. Histopathological analysis was consistent with an SFT. This uncommon site of a rare tumour often presents diagnostic challenges or leads to overt misdiagnosis. We interrogated the literature in respect of the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for this rare condition.

Source: South African Journal of Surgery

DOI: 10.36303/sajs.02498

Authors: H Melariri, A Mukhtar, S Labuschagne, E Joseph, N Siyeka, JF Opperman

Institutions: Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital, Nelson Mandela University, Livingstone Hospital, National Health Laboratory Service, Stellenbosch University, University of the Western Cape

Language: English

Topic: Soft tissue tumor case studies

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413648318

FWCI:

Cites: 10

Cited by:

Related to: 10