Extracranial neurogenic tumors of the head and neck
Toriumi, D.M.; Atiyah, R.A.; Murad, T.; Sisson, G.A.
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America 19(3): 609-617
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6665 PMID: 3748584 Document Number: 283434
The vast majority of head and neck nerve tumors are benign. Proper management involves accurate preoperative evaluation and a high degree of suspicion. Ideal treatment involves complete resection but debulking procedures have a definite role. Microneural dissection and reconstruction should be attempted in all cases. Malignant tumors of neural tissue are aggressive and are treated with radical surgical resection followed by radiation. Chemotherapy is reserved for unresectable or metastatic disease.