Neoplasms of the vagus nerve.
Laryngoscope
; 98(6 Pt 1): 648-54, 1988 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-2836676
ABSTRACT
A tumor of the vagus nerve often is discovered unexpectedly at operation. We report 36 of these rare neoplasms in 35 patients. The majority of the tumors presented as a mass in the upper cervical or parapharyngeal region. Usually the mass was asymptomatic. The following types and frequencies of neoplasms of the vagus nerve were noted paragangliomas, 50%; neurilemmomas, 31%; neurofibromas, 14%; and neurofibrosarcomas, 6%. Surgical resection, with preservation of the vagus nerve when possible, is the treatment of choice. The clinical features, diagnosis, management, and prognosis of the tumors are presented. Special problems that occur with vagal neoplasms include postoperative dysfunction, catecholamine secretion, and intracranial or skull-base extension.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Nervio Vago
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Neoplasias de los Nervios Craneales
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Laryngoscope
Asunto de la revista:
OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA
Año:
1988
Tipo del documento:
Article