Hypoglossal Schowannoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Introduction: Schawannomas (neuromas, neurilemmomas) are benign tumors originating from showann cells or nerve fiber sheet cells. They are solitary, encapsulated tumors usually attached to, or surrounded by a nerve. Case Report: We present a case of left hypoglossal nerve schwannoma in a 19 year old...

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Main Authors: Masoud Naghibzadeh, Mohammad Faraji Rad, Shima Kamandi Kamandi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2011-01-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://ijorl.mums.ac.ir/pdf_627_ef0e09b1ed8bd2d052b1e86021d8b732.html