Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회지)

The Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회)
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2 Cases of Malignant Schwannoma

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  • Kim Chan-Woo (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University) ;
  • Choi Jong-Ouck (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University) ;
  • Jung Kwang-Yun (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University) ;
  • Yoo Hong-Kyun (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University)
  • 김찬우 (고려대학교 의과대학 이비인후-두경부외과학교실) ;
  • 최종욱 (고려대학교 의과대학 이비인후-두경부외과학교실) ;
  • 정광윤 (고려대학교 의과대학 이비인후-두경부외과학교실) ;
  • 유홍균 (고려대학교 의과대학 이비인후-두경부외과학교실)
  • Published : 1992.06.01
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Abstract

Malignant schwannoma is a rare tumor arising from the schwann sheath of the nerve fibers. It spreads early to reginal node and metastasis to the lung. Radical surgery have performed for treatment of choice but combined modalities such as radiotherapy or adjuvant chemotherapy have been recommanded recently. The authors experienced two cases of malignant schwannoma originating from the ethmoid sinus and ventricular fold of larynx. and we report these cases briefly.

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