nasopharynx
Juvenile Angiofibroma
The red vascular mass seen in the nasopharynx of this young patient caused nasal onstruction and was treated with nasal steroids before being diagnosed. It is a large juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma....
Thornwadlt's Sinus
When a Thornwadlt's cyst drains spontaneously into the nasopharynx it is known as a Thornwadlt's Sinus. Notice the slit like lumen seen in the middle of this Tornwaldt's sinus on the posterior wall of...
![Thornwaldt's Bursa [Cyst] MRI](https://medtube.net/images/min/a40fb58fa5b684abc6a9dd7c64b9f538/149/112/1 "Thornwaldt's Bursa [Cyst] MRI")
Thornwaldt's Bursa [Cyst] MRI
The brightly illuminated round area in the nasopharynx of this patient is a Thornwaldt's cyst. When drained, the contents consisted of a thick opalescent mucoid material.
![Thornwaldt's Bursa [Cyst]](https://medtube.net/images/min/a521dfba55b39f3743a4b30a4fc77838/149/112/1 "Thornwaldt's Bursa [Cyst]")
Thornwaldt's Bursa [Cyst]
The large mass arising from the posterior nasopharyngeal wall is a rare congenital anomaly known as a Thornwaldt's cyst or bursa. These cysts are filled with a thick opalescent mucoid material.
Chronic Nasopharyngitis
Chronic mucosal infection of the nasopharynx is uncommon. The yellowish crust and central area of infection in the nasopharynx of this patient suggest the presence of an area of chronic adenoiditis, which...
Tornwaldt's Cyst
If the opening of a Tornwaldt's Bursa becomes occluded, a midline cyst may develop: this is known as a Tornwaldt's Cyst.
Tornwaldt's Bursa
A small midline pit or opening may be seen in the mid-posterior nasopharyngeal wall. This represents the opening of the a Tornwaldt's Bursa.
![Eustachian Tube Orifice [swallowing]](https://medtube.net/images/min/6afec91a83880ff7181dc95692b51c95/149/112/1 "Eustachian Tube Orifice [swallowing]")
Eustachian Tube Orifice [swallowing]
The opening and closing of the eustachian tube orifice can be observed as the patient swallows or performs a Valsalva manoeuvre.
Thornwaldt's Bursa
There is a rare Thornwaldt's Bursa arising from the posterior nasopharyngeal wall.
Carcinoma of the Nasopharynx
The mass seen filling at the posterior end of this left nasal cavity is a malignant tumor of the nasopharynx [carcinoma of the nasopharynx]. This case presented as a persistent serous effusion...