Glomus tumour of the oropharynx

Haemangiopericytoma and glomus tumours are infrequent neoplasms in otorrhinolaryngology. A case of glomus tumour with haemangiopericytomatous features of the left amygdalar fossa is reported. Its clinical, surgical and histological features are described. This case report supports the unitary concep...

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Published in:	Journal of laryngology and otology Vol. 109; no. 1; p. 63
Main Authors:	González-Cámpora, R, Villar Rodríguez, J L, Vázquez Ramírez, F, Díaz Cano, S, Galera Ruiz, H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-01-1995
Subjects:	Aged Female Glomus Tumor - pathology Hemangiopericytoma - pathology Humans Neoplasms, Multiple Primary - pathology Oropharyngeal Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:	Haemangiopericytoma and glomus tumours are infrequent neoplasms in otorrhinolaryngology. A case of glomus tumour with haemangiopericytomatous features of the left amygdalar fossa is reported. Its clinical, surgical and histological features are described. This case report supports the unitary concept of smooth muscle tumours of the small vascular wall.
ISSN:	0022-2151
DOI:	10.1017/S0022215100129263