Malignant schwannoma of the infratemporal fossa: a case report
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Malignant schwannoma of the infratemporal fossa: a case report
INTRODUCTION Malignant schwannomas or neurofibrosarcomas are rare nerve tumors of unknown etiology. These neoplasms are highly aggressive with a marked propensity for local recurrence and metastatic spread. Their management continues to be a challenge for pathologists and surgeons. Maxillofacial locations are very exceptional. We report the case of a patient with unusual malignant schwannoma of...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Medical Case Reports
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: 10.1186/s13256-015-0624-6