title: [Schwannoma and neurofibroma of the neck].
abstract: Three schwannomas and one neurofibroma of the neck were treated surgically in our department during the last years (1980-1987). These tumors are relatively rare. The different clinical and histopathological criteria of the two tumors are discussed. In spite of these differences, in most cases a correct diagnosis is made only during surgery. Therefore, the possibility of temporary or permanent damage to major nerves is always present and the patient should be informed accordingly.
authors.affiliation: Universitätsklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenkrankheiten Kantonsspital Basel.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Decurtins
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Wey
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Moll
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003390:Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014630:Vagus Nerve / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Schwannome und Neurofibrome im Halsbereich.