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30/Jan/2024
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024RC0528
ABSTRACT Schwannomas commonly develop in the cervical region, 25% – 45% of cases are diagnosed in this anatomical region. Tracheal neurogenic tumors are exceedingly rare and can be misdiagnosed as invasive thyroid carcinomas or other infiltrating malignancies when present at the level of the thyroid gland. Here, we present a case of synchronous benign cervical schwannoma with tracheal invasion and papillary thyroid carcinoma in a patient who was initially hospitalized for COVID-19. The patient presented with dyspnea that was later […]
Keywords: Diagnosis; differential; Neoplasm invasiveness; Neurilemmoma; Thyroid neoplasms; Thyroidectomy; Trachea; Tracheal neoplasms
03/Jul/2013
DOI: 10.1590/S1679-45082013000200015
Schwannoma is a benign encapsulated tumor that originates from the Schwann cells lining nerve fibers outside the central nervous system. We report a rare case of schwannoma that arose from the left arythenoid cartilage The patient underwent excision of the mass through microlaryngeal endoscopic procedure. No recurrence was observed during follow-up.
Keywords: Arythenoid cartilage; Case reports; Laryngeal neoplasms; Neurilemmoma