Neurilemmoma of the vagus nerve.
A case of neurilemmoma of the cervical portion of the vagus nerve is reported to illustrate its common presentation as a lateral neck swelling often mistaken for more common neck lesions. Recognition of its vagal origin, followed by careful meticulous surgery is imperative for preservation of ipsilateral vocal cord mobility.
D003390:Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000601:surgery*; D014630:Vagus Nerve