Nasal Schwannoma causing cosmetic deformity: Easy to misdiagnose and an easy-to-miss diagnosis?

Dr Darwin Kaushal; Dr Kapil Soni; Dr Neha Shakrawal; Dr Vidhu Sharma; Dr Poonam Elhence

Volume : VIII, Issue : II, February - 2019

Nasal Schwannoma causing cosmetic deformity: Easy to misdiagnose and an easy-to-miss diagnosis?

Dr Darwin Kaushal, Dr Kapil Soni, Dr Neha Shakrawal, Dr Vidhu Sharma, Dr Poonam Elhence

Abstract :

Schwannoma is a benign neurogenic tumor arising from the sheath of myelinated nerves. The most common site in head and neck region is vestibulocochlear nerve. 4% of Head and Neck schwannomas involve the sinonasal tract, and out of which origin from the nasal septum are rare. We report a case of a 17–year old female presented with a gradually progressive mass in right nasal cavity since 10 months causing progressive bilateral nasal obstruction and external nasal deformity. Biopsy helped in the final diagnosis of nasal septal schwannoma