Combined open maxillectomy and endoscopic endonasal resection of a giant V2 trigeminal schwannoma.
Acta Neurochir (Wien)
; 166(1): 243, 2024 Jun 01.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Trigeminal schwannoma is a rare type of tumor that arises from the Schwann cells of the trigeminal nerve.METHOD:
We present a case of a patient with a giant V2 trigeminal schwannoma with painful swelling in the left maxilla. A complete resection using a combined open maxillectomy and endoscopic endonasal approach was performed.CONCLUSION:
This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to perform a combined open and endoscopic approach for safe resection while preserving adequate speech and swallowing.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias dos Nervos Cranianos
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Neurilemoma
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Acta Neurochir (Wien)
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article