Intracranial hypoglossal neurilemmoma

Robinson, J.S.; Lopes, J.; Moody, R.

Surgical Neurology 12(6): 496-498

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0090-3019
PMID: 524267
Document Number: 145993
In a patient presenting with long tract motor and sensory signs accompanied by unilateral 12th nerve cranial palsy, we report the successful complete resection of an intra-cranial hypoglossal neurilemmoma. Our case marks the 15th reported observation of such a lesion. The value of computerized tomography in the diagnosis and localization of this type of tumor is emphasized.

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