ABSTRACT
Tumours of the parapharyngeal space make up between 0.5 and 1% of all head and neck neoplasms, occurring at any age.1 They consist of a heterogeneous group of tumours that can mimic other disease processes. Overall 80% are benign and 20% malignant.1,2 Tumours may arise from any of the structures within the parapharyngeal space, but salivary gland neoplasms and neurogenic tumours are the most common. A thorough knowledge of the anatomy of the parapharyngeal space helps in understanding the varied pathology and surgical approaches to this region.
