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Giant supraglottic schwannoma.

T V Rajani Kanth1, R Nanayya, Y Satyaprabhakar

  • 1NRIAMS, Vijayawada.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India
|November 3, 2012
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Summary

This study reports a rare case of supraglottic schwannoma, a benign nerve tumor, presenting as a large oropharyngeal mass. Surgical excision via an intraoral approach was successful, with no recurrence after one year.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Schwannomas are benign nerve sheath tumors, typically arising in the head and neck.
  • Supraglottic schwannomas, particularly those presenting in the oropharynx, are exceptionally rare.
  • Giant, pedunculated schwannomas originating from the aryepiglottic fold are infrequently documented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document a rare case of supraglottic schwannoma.
  • To describe the successful management of a giant oropharyngeal schwannoma.
  • To highlight the intraoral surgical approach for such tumors.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a patient with a giant supraglottic schwannoma.
  • Surgical excision of the tumor utilizing an intraoral approach.
Keywords:
SchwannomaSupraglottis

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  • Post-operative follow-up to assess for recurrence and morbidity.

    • Main Results:

    • A rare, giant, pedunculated schwannoma arising from the aryepiglottic fold was successfully excised.
    • The intraoral approach resulted in complete tumor removal.
    • No residual morbidity or tumor recurrence was observed during a one-year follow-up period.

    Conclusions:

    • Supraglottic schwannomas, though rare, can present as significant oropharyngeal masses.
    • An intraoral approach is a viable and effective surgical option for excising such tumors.
    • Complete excision leads to favorable outcomes with no recurrence.