Document Type
Article (Restricted)
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Abstract
Vagal nerve schwannoma is extremely rare. The majority of cases present with a slow growing neck swelling without neurological deficit. Magnetic resonance imaging is the gold standard investigation to establish a pre-operative diagnosis. We report a case of a 32-year-old man with an extensive right vagal nerve schwannoma involving the right jugular foramen and parapharyngeal space. The tumour was resected via a transcervical approach. Complete excision of the tumour is the key to prevent recurrence.
Keywords
Vagal nerve schwannoma
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Medical Journal of Malaysia
Volume
67
Issue
3
Publisher
Malaysian Medical Association
Additional Information
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