Open AccessCervical vagal schwannoma: Anesthetic concerns
Author(s) -
Suman Saini,
Nikki Sabharwal,
Nidhi Agrawal,
Bhupender Singh
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/0259-1162.183163
Subject(s) - schwannoma , medicine , vagus nerve , anesthetic , surgery , neurological deficit , resection , anesthesia , stimulation
Schwannomas arising from cervical vagus nerve is an extremely rare benign neoplasm. The majority of patients present with insidiously growing lateral neck mass without neurological deficit. We report a case of symptomatic cervical vagal nerve schwannoma in a 32-year-old female. Complete surgical resection is the treatment of choice. However, anesthetic management of these tumors can be challenging. We describe here the complications experienced during the management of the patient.