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Chordoma of the parapharyngeal space

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. Hampal ,
L. M. Flood  and
R. A. Jones
S. Hampal*
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, North Riding Infirmary, Middlesbrough.
L. M. Flood
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, North Riding Infirmary, Middlesbrough.
R. A. Jones
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Middlesbrough General Hospital.
*
Mr S. Hampal, Department of Otolaryngology, Ward 26/27, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY.
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Abstract

An unusual case of a chordoma of the parapharyngeal space is presented with no direct involvement of the axial skeleton. Diagnosis was confirmed with the aid of immunocytochemical tests.

Keywords

ChordomaNeck
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 6 , June 1992 , pp. 549 - 552
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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