Hibernoma of the Parapharyngeal Space: A Rare Condition and Its Successful Management

Introduction: Hibernomas are rare, benign soft-tissue tumours composed of cells that are histologically similar to those of brown adipose tissue. In humans, brown fat is typically present during the embryonic period. Its function is to generate heat for thermal regulation (brown fat is also found in hibernating animals, hence the name of the tumour). Hibernoma in the parapharyngea