A case of schwannoma presenting as a benign parotid tumor
Joint Authors
Faraj, Ismail
Abd al-Hakam, Nuha
Philip, Jurj
Source
Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2014), pp.247-249, 3 p.
Publisher
Egyptian Society of Ear Nose Throat and Allied Science
Publication Date
2014-09-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Schwannoma is a benign, capsulated perineural tumor of neuroectodermal derivation that originates from the Schwann cells of the neural sheath of motor and sensory peripheral nerves.
Its etiology is still unknown.
The tumor is usually solitary, smooth surfaced, slow growing and generally asymptomatic.
Intraparotid schwannomas are uncommon.
The benign tumors of neurogenic origin should be considered in the differential diagnosis of parotid region masses.
A case of parotid schwannoma is described with review of literature.
The case is of interest due to the relative rarity of the pathology and presence of non significant symptoms for a presumed initial clinical diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abd al-Hakam, Nuha& Faraj, Ismail& Philip, Jurj. 2014. A case of schwannoma presenting as a benign parotid tumor. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences،Vol. 15, no. 3, pp.247-249.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-422790
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd al-Hakam, Nuha…[et al.]. A case of schwannoma presenting as a benign parotid tumor. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences Vol. 15, no. 3 ( 2014), pp.247-249.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-422790
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abd al-Hakam, Nuha& Faraj, Ismail& Philip, Jurj. A case of schwannoma presenting as a benign parotid tumor. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences. 2014. Vol. 15, no. 3, pp.247-249.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-422790
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 249
Record ID
BIM-422790