Extracranial head and neck schwannomas

J Otolaryngol. 1992 Jun;21(3):186-8.

Abstract

Extracranial head and neck schwannomas are usually benign and rarely malignant tumors of peripheral nerve sheath origin. The clinical presentation of these tumors is reviewed in our series of 21 patients, emphasizing the diagnosis with dynamic infused CT scans. Management is suggested and outcome analysis is provided.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurilemmoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Neurilemmoma / pathology
  • Neurilemmoma / surgery
  • Prognosis
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography