Schwannoma of the skull base with intracranial extension

A case is reported of solitary schwannoma involving the skull base with extension into the middle cranial fossa and parasellar region. The patient presented with an exophthalmos and ipsilateral facial numbness. The tumor was successfully excised via a two-stage procedure involving an initial intracranial and subsequent transmaxillary approach. The relevant literature on the presentation and treatment of schwannomas of the skull base with intracranial extension is also reviewed.