Frontal Sinus Schwannoma: Case Report and Review of Literature

نویسندگان

  • Erwin Zeta Mangubat
  • Lisa Pitelka
  • Guy J. Petruzzelli
  • Richard W. Byrne
چکیده

Although schwannomas are frequently found in the head and neck region, sinonasal tract involvement is extremely rare, especially those of the frontal sinus. We report a patient with an incidentally found right frontal sinus lesion. The patient underwent resection of the tumor via a right craniotomy. The histological diagnosis was consistent with a schwannoma. There has been no radiographic recurrence on 2-year follow-up.

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تاریخ انتشار 2011