Ancient schwannoma of cervical sympathetic chain masquerading as carotid body tumour
Lim, C.C.; Chong, H.S.; Yong, D.J.; Foong, S.K.; Prepageran, N.
Medical Journal of Malaysia 73(2): 114-115
2018
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-5283 PMID: 29703877 Document Number: 694975
Schwannoma of cervical sympathetic chain is a rare cause of neck swelling. We report a 73- year-old male presented with anterior neck triangle swelling mimicking a carotid body tumour. Surgical excision was done, and the histopathological examination reported as ancient schwannoma. We would like to discuss the important differential diagnoses and highlight the possibility of an ancient schwannoma of cervical sympathetic chain masquerading as carotid body tumour. Also, to emphasise the importance of imaging for pre-operative planning and counselling.