title: [Neurilemmoma of the ansa cervicalis: a case report].
abstract: Neurilemmomas are relatively rare tumors derived from Schwann cells that may occur anywhere in the body. Many are encapsulated and they are more frequent in adults. A neurilemmoma of the ansa cervicalis, an unusual site, in a young patient is reported. Thyroid malignancy was suspected initially.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de ORL, Hospital La Paz, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: de Diego Sastre
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Melcón Díez
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Prim Espada
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Neurinoma del asa del hipogloso: caso clínico.