Solitary neurofibroma of the right lateral wall of the oropharynx

Solitary neurofibroma of the oropharynx is extremely rare. Imaging explorations may be necessary, but the diagnostic certainty is pathological. We report a case of benign tumour of the oropharynx in a 25-year-old woman who was seen for a consultation with dysphagia, a change in voice and dyspnea in...

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Published inGhana medical journal Vol. 55; no. 3; pp. 236 - 237
Main Authors Foma, Winga, Awesso, Pani, P. Pegbessou, Essobozou, Amana, Bathokedeou
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ghana Medical Association 01.09.2021
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Summary:Solitary neurofibroma of the oropharynx is extremely rare. Imaging explorations may be necessary, but the diagnostic certainty is pathological. We report a case of benign tumour of the oropharynx in a 25-year-old woman who was seen for a consultation with dysphagia, a change in voice and dyspnea in the supine position. The excision was performed under general anaesthesia with orotracheal intubation via the oropharyngeal route. Pathological examination of the surgical specimen revealed neurofibroma. Although rare, solitary neurofibroma of the oropharynx should be considered in any benign tumour in the area.
Bibliography:Conflict of interest: None declared
ISSN:0016-9560
2616-163X
DOI:10.4314/gmj.v55i3.11