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Published on: July 20, 2014
Subcutaneous Schwannoma in the Head Region
Umit Eroglu1, Fatih Yakar1, Murat Zaimoglu1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara University Medical School, Ibni Sina Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Abstract:
Schwannoma is a benign neural tumor derived from Schwann cells surrounding the nerves. It occurs primarily in subcutaneous tissues and muscles with a tendency for distal extremities, head, and neck area. Treatment of schwannoma is surgical excision. Lipomas are the most common soft-tissue lesions. A case is presented to increase awareness on differential diagnosis of head and neck subcutaneous masses.
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