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Trigeminal schwannoma.
Aviral Agrawal1, Virendra Singh2, Seema Rohilla3
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kalpana Chawala Government Medical College, Karnal, India.
National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery
|February 2, 2018
Summary
This study details a rare trigeminal schwannoma case in a young male. Surgical excision with nerve preservation led to an excellent prognosis for this benign nerve sheath tumor.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Schwannomas are benign nerve sheath tumors originating from Schwann cells.
- Head and neck schwannomas commonly affect the vagus nerve and cervical sympathetic chain.
- Trigeminal schwannomas, specifically, are infrequent occurrences.
Observation:
- A 17-year-old male presented with facial swelling due to a benign tumor.
- The tumor extended from the cranial base (foramen ovale) to the parapharyngeal space.
- Mandibular access osteotomy was performed for tumor exposure.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the trigeminal schwannoma was successfully completed.
- The surgical approach prioritized the preservation of the affected nerve.
- Complete tumor excision resulted in an excellent patient prognosis.
Implications:
- Deep-seated or large schwannomas may necessitate complex surgical access, such as osteotomies.
- Meticulous surgical technique is crucial for preserving nerve function.
- Complete resection of schwannomas generally leads to favorable long-term outcomes.
