Parapharyngeal Acinic Cell Carcinoma: Initially Managed as a Case of Peritonsillar Abscess
Vincent Paolo K Segovia, Daniel M Alonzo, Esperanza Argelyn V Ong
Keywords :
Acinic cell carcinoma, Head and neck cancer, Minor salivary gland, Parapharyngeal cancer
Citation Information :
Segovia VP, Alonzo DM, Ong EA. Parapharyngeal Acinic Cell Carcinoma: Initially Managed as a Case of Peritonsillar Abscess. Int J Head Neck Surg 2022; 13 (3):88-91.
We are highlighting an unusual presentation of parapharyngeal acinic cell carcinoma. The patient presented with jaw pain, trismus and a peritonsillar bulge diagnosed as peritonsillar abscess. Medical management was initiated but failed. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was done which revealed abscess formation. Incision and drainage was performed without resolution. Further evaluation led to the diagnosis and surgical management of parapharyngeal acinic cell carcinoma.
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