Radiotherapy for parapharyngeal space tumors

Publication date: Available online 21 December 2018

Source: American Journal of Otolaryngology

Author(s): William M. Mendenhall, Primoz Strojan, Jonathan J. Beitler, Johannes A. Langendijk, Carlos Suarez, Anne W. Lee, Alessandra Rinaldo, Juan P. Rodrigo, Robert Smee, Avraham Eisbruch, Louis B. Harrison, June Corry, Alfio Ferlito

Abstract

A wide variety of tumors, both benign and malignant, occur in the parapharyngeal space. Depending on histology and extent, treatment may include surgery and/or radiotherapy (RT). Herein we discuss the role of RT in the management of some of the more commonly encountered neoplasms, including salivary gland tumors, paragangliomas, schwannomas, and soft-tissue sarcomas.

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