Middle fossa approach for a facial nerve schwannoma: how I do it
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-022-05199-6
Abstract: Facial nerve schwannomas can extend to the middle fossa or the cerebellopontine angle through the labyrinthine and cisternal segments of the facial nerve. The middle fossa approach (MFA) and its extensions provide a wide approach… read more here.
Keywords: nerve; middle fossa; facial nerve; nerve schwannoma ... See more keywords
A rare association of Vagus Nerve Schwannoma and Pheochromocytoma: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103475
Abstract: Vagus nerve schwannoma is a very rare benign nerve tumor. Pheochromocytoma is a rare, mostly benign tumor of the adrenal medulla with a large clinical spectrum. Their association is uncommon. The management of both tumors… read more here.
Keywords: vagus nerve; nerve schwannoma; nerve; pheochromocytoma ... See more keywords
Phrenic nerve schwannoma as an incidental intraoperative finding. Case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.106783
Abstract: Introduction and importance Peripheral neuronal sheath tumors are rare lesions that can arise from the lining of the neuronal axons of any nerve in the body. Schwannomas are usually solitary and encapsulated, slow growing, predominantly… read more here.
Keywords: nerve schwannoma; schwannoma incidental; case; nerve ... See more keywords
Hypoglossal nerve schwannoma. A case report and literature review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.12.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Hypoglossal schwannomas are rare, benign intracranial neoplasms; they represent 5% of all non-vestibular schwannomas. CLINICAL CASE A 22-year-old male patient who presented 4 months prior to admission with left sided hearing loss, an increase… read more here.
Keywords: hypoglossal; nerve schwannoma; case; hypoglossal nerve ... See more keywords
Teaching NeuroImages: Trochlear nerve schwannoma
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000009177
Abstract: A 54-year-old woman presented for evaluation of binocular vertical diplopia worse in downgaze. She had limited infraduction of the right eye in adduction and a right hypertropia worse in left gaze and right head tilt,… read more here.
Keywords: nerve; teaching neuroimages; nerve schwannoma; neuroimages trochlear ... See more keywords
The effect of ozone injection within a common peroneal nerve schwannoma: A mistreatment due to a misdiagnosis
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DOI: 10.25259/sni_296_2020
Abstract: Background: Peripheral schwannomas can be misdiagnosed or mistreated as they can mimic other subcutaneous lesions, leading to wrong diagnosis and, therefore, to improper treatment. Case Description: A 23-years-old male presented a painful growing nodule at… read more here.
Keywords: injection; common peroneal; nerve schwannoma; ozone ... See more keywords
Effectiveness and Toxicity of Fractionated Proton Beam Radiotherapy for Cranial Nerve Schwannoma Unsuitable for Stereotactic Radiosurgery
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DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.772831
Abstract: Purpose In this benign tumor entity, preservation of cranial nerve function is of special importance. Due to its advantageous physical properties, proton beam radiotherapy (PRT) is a promising approach that spares healthy tissue. Could PRT… read more here.
Keywords: cranial nerve; nerve schwannoma; proton beam; beam radiotherapy ... See more keywords
Ice Pack Test Eased Ptosis in a Patient Presenting with a Possible Oculomotor Nerve Schwannoma: A Case Report
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DOI: 10.3390/neurolint13040050
Abstract: A 32-year-old man presented with complete third nerve palsy. Brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed a possible sporadic oculomotor nerve schwannoma in the left cavernous sinus. Interestingly, the patient’s ptosis was fluctuating and eased immediately after… read more here.
Keywords: nerve schwannoma; ptosis; ice pack; oculomotor nerve ... See more keywords