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Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery > Volume 15(2); 1972 > Article
Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1972;15(2): 69-72.
A Case of Angiofibroma in the Oropharynx
Joong Kang Kim, MD
Department of Otolaryngology, Taegu Armed Forces Hospital, Korea
左側口咽頭에 發生한 血管纖維腫의 1例
金重剛
國軍大邱統合病院 耳鼻咽喉科
ABSTRACT

Angiofibroma of the pharynx is an uncommon tumor with the multicentric origin, being a highly vascular, invasive and noncapsulated lesion. It is usually found in the nasopharynx of the adolescent male, however, primary angiofibroma is known a very seldom one in the oropharynx. Recently author experienced a case of angiofibroma on the lateral wall of the oropharynx (Lt.). On July 12, 1971, a 22-year-old boy entered with the difficulties in feeding, breathing and speaking. The tumor was removed successfully under local anesthesia. On pathologic examination, it was confirmed to be a angiofibroma and the postoperative course was uneventful. 

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