Schwannomas are neurogenic benign tumors originating from the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves, and hypoglossal Schwannomas account for 5% of nonvestibular ones. Extracranial localizations are substantially rare, especially those affecting exclusively the parapharyngeal space; for this reason, the retrostyloid neoformations could initially masquerade as a carotid tumor or deep organized neck abscess. The purpose of this report is to highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the correct management of differential diagnosis.
A rare case of extracranial schwannoma of the hypoglossal nerve located in the parapharyngeal space mimicking a deep neck abscess / Gilardi, Antonio; Ciofalo, Andrea; Colizza, Andrea; Altomari, Roger; de Vincentiis, Marco. - In: EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL. - ISSN 0145-5613. - (2021). [10.1177/0145561320988365]
A rare case of extracranial schwannoma of the hypoglossal nerve located in the parapharyngeal space mimicking a deep neck abscess
Gilardi, Antonio
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Writing – Original Draft Preparation
;Ciofalo, AndreaSecondo
Conceptualization
;Colizza, AndreaMembro del Collaboration Group
;Altomari, RogerPenultimo
Membro del Collaboration Group
;de Vincentiis, MarcoUltimo
Supervision
2021
Abstract
Schwannomas are neurogenic benign tumors originating from the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves, and hypoglossal Schwannomas account for 5% of nonvestibular ones. Extracranial localizations are substantially rare, especially those affecting exclusively the parapharyngeal space; for this reason, the retrostyloid neoformations could initially masquerade as a carotid tumor or deep organized neck abscess. The purpose of this report is to highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the correct management of differential diagnosis.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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