Neurilemmoma of the vagus nerve
Tan, C.; Rauff, A.; Tung, K.H.
Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore 9(3): 394-395
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0304-4602 PMID: 7212623 Document Number: 166799
A case of neurilemmoma of the cervical portion of the vagus nerve is reported to illustrate its common presentation as a lateral neck swelling often mistaken for more common neck lesions. Recognition of its vagal origin, followed by careful meticulous surgery is imperative for preservation of ipsilateral vocal cord mobility.