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[Mandibular trigeminal schwannoma: case report]
M A Paiva Neto1, A C Stamm, F M Braga
1Disciplina de Neurocirurgia, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Brazil. Mapnpaiva@ig.com.br
Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|December 6, 2001
Summary
This case report details a rare peripheral trigeminal schwannoma originating from the mandibular branch (V3). The tumor, located in the infratemporal and pterygopalatine fossae, was successfully removed via a transmaxillary approach.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Peripheral trigeminal schwannomas are rare tumors.
- Schwannomas typically arise from cranial nerves, but peripheral involvement is less common.
Observation:
- A case of a trigeminal schwannoma originating from the mandibular nerve (V3) is presented.
- The tumor occupied the infratemporal and pterygopalatine fossae with minor intracranial extension.
Findings:
- Complete tumor resection was achieved using a transmaxillary surgical approach.
- Literature review confirmed the rarity of this specific tumor location.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of trigeminal schwannoma presentation and surgical management.
- Highlights the efficacy of the transmaxillary approach for complex infratemporal fossa tumors.