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Lateral nasopharyngeal cysts

The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology volume 28, pages 156–157 (2012)Cite this article

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Abstract

Objective

We report an extremely rare case of lateral nasopharyngeal cysts.

Method

Case reports and a review of the world literature on lateral pharyngeal cysts are presented.

Results

A 45-year-old male patient presented with a swelling in the nasopharynx. This swelling was oblong in shape, with a smooth bluish red surface with its inferior aspect projecting toward the oropharynx. Endoscopic nasal examination showed its attachment to be superior to the left side of the nasopharynx. Computed tomography scan axial cut showed a radio-opaque shadow of the cyst occupying the left half of the nasopharynx.

Conclusion

Congenital branchiogenic cysts of the nasopharynx are quite rare. They originate from the second pharyngeal pouch and attach to one side of the nasopharyngeal roof just behind the posterior choanal opening.

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University Hospital, Tanta, Egypt, PO Box 378

    Mohamed Adel Khalifa MD & Mohsen Makshat

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  1. Mohamed Adel Khalifa MD
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Correspondence to Mohamed Adel Khalifa MD.

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Khalifa, M.A., Makshat, M. Lateral nasopharyngeal cysts. Egypt J Otolaryngol 28, 156–157 (2012). https://doi.org/10.7123/01.EJO.0000413107.44617.15

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