[Neurinoma of the cervical hypoglossal nerve. A clinical case and review of the literature].
Neurilemmomas are relatively rare tumors derived from Schwann cells that may occur at any part of the body. Many are encapsulated and they are more frequently encountered in adults. A neurilemmoma of the hypoglossal cervical nerve, an unusual site, is reported. Submaxillary angioma was initially suspected.
Leache Pueyo
J J
JJ
Servicio de O.R.L. Hospital Miguel Servet, Zaragoza.
Alfaro García
J M
JM
Moliner Peiró
F
F
Naya Gálvez
M J
MJ
Ortiz García
A
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D003390:Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020437:Hypoglossal Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000209:etiology