BACKGROUNDSphenoid sinus is an important structure located in the body of the sphenoid bone. It is separated from critical surrounding structures like optic nerve and chiasm, cavernous sinus, pituitary gland and internal carotid artery by a thin bony lamella. Because of its location and close relation to these important anatomical structures, diagnosis and treatment of sphenoid sinus pathologies are very challenging. In the era of endoscopic approach to the sphenoid sinus and skull base, the detailed knowledge of anatomy of sphenoid sinus and its closely related structures is mandatory.The objective of this study is, in this study we concentrated on the variations in the anatomy of sphenoid septa in terms of number and attachment to the nearby structures with the help of computed tomography.
OBJECTIVE: we are presenting a rare case of cavernous haemangioma of parapharyngeal space. CASE REPORT: 30 years old female presented with two non-reducible, compressible, soft swelling in neck and on posterolateral wall of right side of oropharynx. On examination we found a bluish colour swelling present on oropharynx. USG shows 11×25×32 mm well defined lesion present on neck along with another soft swelling present in submandibular region. Patient was explained regarding the further investigation and treatment but she did not turn up. CONCLUSION: cavernous haemangioma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a parapharyngeal mass. It may also extend to anterior triangle of neck.
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