Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회지)

The Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회)
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A Case of Schwannoma of the Pterygopalatine Fossa

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  • Lee, Hyoung-Shin (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kosin University College of Medicine) ;
  • Hong, Jong-Chul (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kosin University College of Medicine) ;
  • Yu, Tai-Hyun (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kosin University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Hwan-Ho (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kosin University College of Medicine)
  • 이형신 (고신대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 홍종철 (고신대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 유태현 (고신대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 이환호 (고신대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실)
  • Published : 2006.11.30
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Abstract

Schwannomas are benign tumors arising from the nerve sheaths of peripheral, autonomic and cranial nerves. Between 25% and 45% of all schwannomas occur in the head and neck region but only 4% involve the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus. Moreover, schwannoma of the pterygopalatine fossa is extremely rare. We present a case of schwannoma of the pterygopalatine fossa in a 43-year-old woman. The patient was surgically managed with endoscopic transnasal approach combined with transantral approach. After 16 months, the patient shows no evidence of recurrence.

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