Neurinoma of the hypoglossal nerve in the submandibular space: case report and review of the literature

Author: Piccirilli M.   Anichini G.   Fabiani F.   Rocchi G.  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 0001-6268

Source: Acta Neurochirurgica, Vol.149, Iss.9, 2007-09, pp. : 949-952

Disclaimer: Any content in publications that violate the sovereignty, the constitution or regulations of the PRC is not accepted or approved by CNPIEC.

Previous Menu Next

Abstract

Neurinomas of the hypoglossal nerve extending extra-cranially are rare; a schwannoma in a 63-year-old woman causing nerve palsy is reported. The tumour presented as a slow-growing mass in the right submandibular space; a surgical approach with transcervical exploration was performed. The post-operative course was uneventful.