Open AccessSchwannoma of the Nasal Septum: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Wang LingFeng,
Tai ChihFeng,
Ho KuenYao,
Kuo WenRei,
Chai CheeYin
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
the kaohsiung journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.439
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 2410-8650
pISSN - 1607-551X
DOI - 10.1016/s1607-551x(09)70099-3
Subject(s) - medicine , schwannoma , nasal septum , differential diagnosis , nasal cavity , presentation (obstetrics) , lesion , nerve sheath , radiology , case presentation , nose , surgery , pathology
Schwannoma is a neurogenic tumor arising from the sheath of myelinated nerves. Only 4% of schwannomas located in the head and neck region involve the sinonasal tract, and those arising from the nasal septum are exceedingly rare. We report a case of a 55‐year‐old male who presented with only right nasal obstruction. Computerized tomography and clinical examination suggested a benign tumor before the tumor was completely removed by transnasal endoscopic surgery. When encountering a mass in the nasal cavity, schwannoma should be borne in mind in the differential diagnosis. We discuss the clinical presentation, histologic features, differential diagnosis, and therapeutic options for such a rare lesion.