| Autor: |
Monica H. Xing, Mykayla L. Sandler, R. Michael Tuttle, Azita Khorsandi, Shabnam Samankan, Neil Mundi, Mark L. Urken |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Otolaryngology Case Reports, Vol 19, Iss , Pp 100295- (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2468-5488 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.xocr.2021.100295 |
| Popis: |
Background: Schwannomas are rare benign tumors that arise from the Schwann cells of the nerve sheath. Schwannomas are characteristically indolent, growing approximately 1–3 mm a year. We report a case of cervical sympathetic chain schwannoma (CSCS) with a rapid rate of growth while being regularly imaged for another disease process. Methods: A 57-year-old female with a history of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) presented with a left level IV neck mass discovered on a routine ultrasound. The mass was not visualized on her most recent ultrasound 11 months prior. Results: The patient underwent extracapsular enucleation of the schwannoma, which arose from the cervical sympathetic chain. Final pathology confirmed the diagnosis of a benign schwannoma. Conclusions: This case serves as a reminder that not all benign CSCSs are indolent and also highlights the fact that the rapid rate of growth of these lesions is not necessarily indicative of a malignant transformation. |
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