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Malignant schwannoma of the vagus nerve: A case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Rao Prakashchandra M.,
Madden Robert E.,
Cortes Luis E.,
Rosenstock Arthur
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930190304
Subject(s) - medicine , schwannoma , vagus nerve , radiation therapy , surgery , resection , surgical resection , radiology , stimulation
A case of neuroectodermal tumor, a malignant schwannoma, of the cervical vagus nerve is presented. It had been previously misdiagnosed and was a recurrence. A review of the literature reveals this to be the sixth such case reported. The difficulties in establishing a diagnosis and the principals of adequate therapy are discussed; these include wide surgical resection and postoperative radiotherapy to the tumor bed. The correct recognition of their malignant potential is essential for long‐term disease‐free survival.