Trigeminal and facial schwannoma: a case load and review of the literature
Gennaro, P.; Nastro Siniscalchi, E.; Gabriele, G.; Cascone, P.
European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences 16 Suppl. 4: 8-12
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 1128-3602 PMID: 23090796 Document Number: 659855
Schwannoma or neurilemmoma are benign tumours originating from Schwann cells of the nerve sheath. They can arise from any peripheral, cranial, or autonomic nerve The treatment of extracranial head and neck schwannomas is surgical and the approach depends on the location and extent of the tumor and the nerve involved. The Authors report the case load of surgical managements of three different extracranial nerve schwannomas involved facial and trigeminal nerves, and a review of the literature.