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ArticleJournal of clinical and experimental dentistry2025

Computer-Aided excision of Parapharyngeal Space Pleomorphic Adenoma by Transcervical Approach. Case report.

Clara López-Martínez, Íñigo Aragón-Niño, Alba García-López-Chicharro, Marta María Pampín-Martínez, José Luis Cebrián-Carretero

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Article in Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Clara López-MartínezOral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, University Hospital La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
Íñigo Aragón-NiñoOral and Maxillofacial - Head & Neck Oncology Department, Ninth People's Hospital. Shanghai, China.
Alba García-López-ChicharroOral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, University Hospital La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
Marta María Pampín-MartínezOral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, University Hospital La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
José Luis Cebrián-CarreteroOral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, University Hospital La Paz, Madrid, Spain.

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Abstract

Background: The parapharyngeal space, situated in the neck's lateral part, poses challenges for surgical intervention due to its complex anatomy. Tumors in this space are rare, accounting for 0.5-1% of head and neck tumors, often remaining asymptomatic until reaching substantial sizes. Material and Methods: This article outlines the surgical management of such lesions using navigation software, illustrated through a clinical case. A 38-year-old male presented with a mass at the right mandibular angle. Preoperative planning with Brainlab iPlan CMF® software aided in understanding the tumor's relationship with adjacent structures. A transcervical approach facilitated tumor excision without damaging vital anatomical structures. Histopathology confirmed pleomorphic adenoma. Results: The paper underscores the rarity of parapharyngeal tumors, the importance of individualized surgical strategies, and the utility of 3D technology in preoperative planning for enhanced anatomical understanding. Conclusions: The cervical approach remains a satisfactory choice for benign lesions in this challenging space.

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