Parapharyngeal space tumours are uncommon in head neck region. They are situated in a deep and complicated  potential neck space. Mainstay  of management remains surgical excision, though it is very difficult and complication prone.

MATERIAS & METHODS

A retrospective clinical study was done on 54 cases of primary PPS tumour. Their mode of  presentation , imaging, cytopathology and histopathology results were noted. Different  surgical approaches was evaluated.

RESULT ANALYSIS

 Benign tumour was found in 81.5% cases. Salivary gland  tumours were most common  followed by schwannoma. CT scan is the first line investigation. Transcervical route is the most common surgical approach.

CONCLUSION

Different types of tumours are found in PPS. Mortality and morbidity  is related with surgery itself rather than the disease process. So surgeon must respect his learning curve.