title: Neurilemoma of the ansa cervicalis.
abstract: A case of neurilemoma originating from the ansa cervicalis is presented. Available literature is reviewed, and the rarity of the tumor is discussed. It is believed that some cases of neurilemoma in which the nerve of origin was not identified may in reality have originated from the ansa cervicalis.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000294:innervation; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*