A CASE REPORT OF NECK SCHWANNOMA

Dr. Kinnari Rathod; Dr. Nipa A. Dalal; Dr. Madhavi S. Raibagkar; Khyati Patel; Shaili Shah; Vaishali Patel

Volume : VII, Issue : IX, September - 2018

A CASE REPORT OF NECK SCHWANNOMA

Dr. Kinnari Rathod, Dr. Nipa A. Dalal, Dr. Madhavi S. Raibagkar, Khyati Patel, Shaili Shah, Vaishali Patel

Abstract :

A Schwannoma is benign tumour arising from neural sheath of any peripheral, cranial or autonomic nerve and usually present as solitary and well defined lesion. There is no gene/ race/age predilection. Around 25–45% of all extra cranial schwannoma have been reported in head and neck region and should be considered in differential of unusual masses in neck.

Schwannomas presents diagnostic and management challenge as total surgical excision with preserving nerve of origin has been mainstay of treatment.Though final diagnosis can be made with histopathological examination, the awareness and knowledge of disease on the part of clinician is essential for prompt management of the disease. Recurrence is uncommon and malignant transformation is rare(8–13.9%).

We are reporting a case of 46 years old male patient presented with complain of swelling over left side neck for 2 months.