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Liposarcoma in the pharynx

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

F. Nofal  and
M. Thomas
F. Nofal*
Affiliation:
Swindon
M. Thomas
Affiliation:
Swindon
*
Farhat Nofal, ENT Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, RAF Wroughton, Swindon, Wilts SN4 0QJ
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Abstract

A rare case of an atypical lipoma in the pyriform sinus is described with an unusual presentation and some difficult histological features. Excision was performed endoscopically, there has been no evidence of recurrence for over a year. External surgical excision is reserved in case of recurrence of the tumour.

Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 103 , Issue 11 , November 1989 , pp. 1080 - 1082
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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