Three Cases of Vagal Nerve Schwannoma and Review of Literature
Open Access
- 8 April 2011
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
- Vol. 63 (4), 310-312
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-011-0220-z
Abstract
Schwannoma arising from the vagus is an uncommon (2–5%) benign nerve tumour. This tumour most often presents as a slow growing asymptomatic solitary neck mass which rarely undergoes malignant transformation. Definitive pre-operative diagnosis may be difficult and investigations such as FNAC have low specificity. The carotid artery and internal jugular vein may be displaced antero-laterally. Diagnosis is based on clinical suspicion and confirmation is obtained by means of surgical pathology. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice for this tumour, with recurrence being rare. We describe three cases of schwannoma involving the vagus who presented differently to our unit during past 5 years.Keywords
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