Para pharyngeal space lipoma mimicking cystic hygroma

ABSTRACT

Para pharyngeal space tumors constitutes only 0.5-0.8% of all tumors of which Lipoma is the rarest. Generally, lipoma is found just beneath the subcutaneous tissues. Here we are presenting a case of 9 year old child with lipoma of left parapharyngeal space extending into the neck mimicking cystic Hygroma on presentation