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Malignant triton tumour of the parapharyngeal space: a case arising from the cervical sympathetic nerve

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 May 2007

B-B Yang ,
H Jiang  and
H-Y Chang
B-B Yang
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
H Jiang
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
H-Y Chang*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Hui-Yu Chang, Department of Otolaryngology, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Jie-Fang Road 88, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, China. E-mail: changhuiyuhz@gmail.com
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Abstract

Background:

Malignant triton tumour is a relatively rare, aggressive sarcoma comprising both malignant schwannoma cells and malignant rhabdomyoblasts. Malignant triton tumour of the parapharyngeal space is exceptionally rare, with only one case being described in the literature. Malignant triton tumour of the cervical sympathetic nerve has not previously been reported.

Methods:

We report a case involving the parapharyngeal space and arising from the cervical sympathetic nerve, and we review the management and outcome of the previous case reported in this rare location.

Conclusions:

The parapharyngeal space is a unique location. Owing to this specific localisation, adjuvant therapy in addition to complete resection may be important in the treatment of malignant triton tumour in this rare location.

Keywords

Nerve Sheath NeoplasmsSarcomaHead and Neck NeoplasmsSympathetic Nerves
Type
Clinical Record
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 122 , Issue 5 , May 2008 , pp. 531 - 534
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2007

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