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Lateral orbitotomy for a maxillary nerve schwannoma: case report
Scott A Wallace1, R Michael Meyer2, Michael J Cirivello1
1Departments of 1 Neurosurgery and.
Journal of Neurosurgery
|January 9, 2016
Summary
A rare trigeminal schwannoma was successfully removed using a novel lateral orbitotomy approach, avoiding craniotomy. This minimally invasive technique offers a promising alternative for specific facial nerve tumor cases.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Trigeminal schwannomas are rare tumors affecting the trigeminal nerve.
- Fukushima Type D(b) or Kawase Type ME2 classification denotes specific tumor characteristics.
- Surgical approaches for these tumors often involve craniotomy.
