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A Case of Cervical Vagus Schwannoma Mimicking Thyroid Tumor  

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)
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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology / v.19, no.2, 2003 , pp. 188-191 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Schwannoma; Cervical vagus nerve; Goiter;
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