Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회지)

The Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회)
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A Case of Cervical Vagus Schwannoma Mimicking Thyroid Tumor

갑상선 종양으로 오인된 경부 미주 신경 거대 신경초종 1예

  • Yoon Jong-Ho (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Chang Hang-Seok (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Chung Woung-Youn (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park Cheong-Soo (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
  • 윤종호 (연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 장항석 (연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 정웅윤 (연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 박정수 (연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실)
  • Published : 2003.11.01
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Abstract

Schwannoma is a benign tumor of Schwann cell origin and may occur on any nerve covered by Schwann cells. Although approximately 25% to 48% of all Schwannoma occur in the head and neck region, the lesions originating from the cervical vagus nerve are extremely rare. We have recently experienced a case of huge Schwannoma arising from the cervical vagus nerve which was initially misdiagnosed as a huge goiter. We report herein the case with review of the literatures.

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