Trigeminal cystic neurinoma in the cavernous sinus. Case report.
A case of trigeminal cystic neurinoma located solely in the cavernous sinus is reported. The patient's presentation is discussed. Certain diagnostic and surgical aspects of the tumor are highlighted.
Cerillo
A
A
Neurosurgical Unit, University of Naples Federico II, Italy.
Bianco
M
M
Narciso
N
N
Carraturo
S
S
Bucciero
A
A
Cirillo
S
S
Briganti
F
F
De Caro
M L
ML
D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve / Q000473:pathology*