Masoud Naghibzadeh

Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck surgery Research Center,Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

[ 1 ] - Hypoglossal Schowannoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Introduction: Schawannomas (neuromas, neurilemmomas) are benign tumors originating from showann cells or nerve fiber sheet cells. They are solitary, encapsulated tumors usually attached to, or surrounded by a nerve. Case Report: We present a case of left hypoglossal nerve schwannoma in a 19 year old man who was admitted with progressive left tongue atrophy. Conclusion: Schwannoma of the hy...

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