Brain tumors include a variety of subtypes with a broad range of histopathological
characteristics, molecular and genetic profiles, clinical spectra, treatment possibilities, and …

Objective Carotid sympathetic plexus (CSP) schwannomas are rare brain tumors located in
a complex site around the cavernous sinus and carotid canal in the petrous bone. This study …

Highlights•Carotid sympathetic plexus (CSP) schwannomas are rare; only 3 cases are
reported in the literature.•Two unique cases involving the petrous ICA are described along …

The caroticotympanic nerves provide postganglionic sympathetic fibres to the tympanic
plexus. However, there are scant reports in the literature detailing with these nerves in great …

Purpose There are only limited anatomical data on nerves, veins, and arteries in the
temporal bone. More detailed anatomical data are required to improve planning of …

Background Intracranial carotid sympathetic plexus schwannoma (CSPS) is extremely rare;
thus differential diagnostic criteria, optimal surgical strategies, and even a precise definition …

Schwannomas in the middle ear and external auditory canal are exceedingly rare. The facial
nerve, chorda tympani nerve, and Jacobson's nerve have rarely been reported as the origins …

BACKGROUND Intracranial carotid sympathetic plexus (CSP) nerve sheath tumors have
rarely been reported in the literature. This study describes the first reported case of a CSP …

Nonvestibular schwannomas are generally rare, and cavernous sinus schwannomas are
exceedingly so, making them a difficult pathology for even the experienced neurosurgeon …

Background Primary intracranial myxomas (PIMs) are extremely rare benign tumors that
arise from the skull base. The aim of this study was to characterize the radiologic …