Inflammatory pseudotumor of the parapharyngeal space: case report and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Inflammatory pseudotumor of the upper airway is an uncommon lesion of unknown etiology, clinically mimicking a neoplastic process. We document a case of inflammatory pseudotumor of the parapharyngeal space, occurring in a patient with history of cocaine abuse. Corticosteroid treatment was successful in reducing the symptoms. The difficulties in establishing this clinicopathologic diagnosis are discussed and the pertinent literature is reviewed.
Medical subject headings
- Cocaine
- Granuloma, Plasma Cell
- Pharyngeal Diseases
- Substance-Related Disorders