Nasoethmoid schwannoma with intracranial extension. Case report and review of literature

Neurosurg Rev. 1998;21(1):58-61. doi: 10.1007/BF01111487.

Abstract

Schwannomas are very rare in the nose and paranasal sinuses; their presence both intra-and extracranially is still rarer. Here we present a case of nasoethmoid schwannoma with intracranial extension into anterior cranial fossa. Clinical, radiological, pathological and operative findings are discussed and the literature is reviewed. We recommend bifrontal craniotomy for removal of intracranial and nasoethmoid extensions of this tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ethmoid Sinus*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neurilemmoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Neurilemmoma / pathology
  • Neurilemmoma / surgery*
  • Nose Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Nose Neoplasms / pathology
  • Nose Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / pathology
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed