title: Malignant schwannoma in the head and neck.
abstract: The authors' experience in dealing with three cases of malignant Schwannoma in the head and neck is outlined. The symptomatology of this tumor is discussed with its investigation and management. A correct diagnosis with a CT scan to delineate tumor extent is imperative. A wide surgical resection is the preferred method of treatment with postoperative irradiation of value for residual microscopic disease. The pernicious nature of this tumor often leads to a dismal outcome despite aggressive therapy.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed