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An extensive cervical vagal nerve schwannoma: a case report

Chiun KC 1 , Tang IP 2 , Prepageran N 3 , Jayalakshmi P 4

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  • 1 Chiun Kian Chai, MD. University of Malaya, Otorhinolaryngology, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan 50603, Malaysia. [email protected]
  • 2 Tang Ing Ping, MS. University of Malaya, Otorhinolaryngology, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan 50603, Malaysia.
  • 3 Narayan Prepageran, FRCSEdin ORL. University of Malaya, Otorhinolaryngology, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan 50603, Malaysia.
  • 4 Pailor Jayalakshmi, FRCPath. University of Malaya, Otorhinolaryngology, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan 50603, Malaysia.
Med J Malaysia, 2012 Jun;67(3):342-4.
PMID: 23082434 MyJurnal

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.

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