Parapharyngeal space is also known as:: (A) Retropharyngeal space, (B) Pyriform sinus, (C) Lateral pharyngeal space, (D) All
Answer is C. The parapharyngeal space (also termed the lateral pharyngeal space), is apotential space in the head and the neck. It has clinical impoance in otolaryngology due toparapharyngeal space tumours and parapharyngeal abscess developing in this area.