Glossopharyngeal schwannoma: review of five cases and the literature.
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چکیده
Glossopharyngeal schwannomas are rare tumors in spite of the fact that acoustic schwannomas account for 8%-10% of intracranial tumors. There have been 23 reported cases in the literature. This report of five cases is the largest series of these tumors. The presentation, radiological workup, operation, and long-term postoperative results will be presented, along with a review of the literature.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Surgical neurology
دوره 35 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991