Multicompartmental Trigeminal Schwannomas: Dumbbell Tumors Revisited
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چکیده
Multicompartmental trigeminal schwannomas (MTSs) are a rare and complex but treatable group of tumors. Herein, we describe the clinicoradiologic presentation of two patients with MTS. The two illustrated distinct case reports highlight the role of imaging and the outcome of two different types of MTS. The Discussion summarizes the literature to date, which will help the reader diagnose these tumors in a timely manner and manage them appropriately.
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