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A suspected palatine tonsil tumor hides an unrecognized vagal schwannoma in a 75-year-old patient : a case report
Author
Source
Journal of Case Reports in Medicine
Issue
Vol. 5, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-12-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
We discuss a particular case of apparent palatine tonsil cancer that was then shown to be vagal schwannoma.
Only a few cases of palatine schwannoma have been discussed in the international literature.
This case is the first in which a vagal schwannoma manifested itself as a palatine tonsil cancer.
Case report.
A 75-year-old man reported persistent dysphonia associated with dyspnea in a horizontal position with lateral left decubitus that had started four months prior in the absence of any apparent causes.
After conducting clinical examinations and a biopsy, we initiated MRI and CT investigations prior to surgery.
We identified the correct diagnosis of vagal schwannoma.
After surgery, the patient was resolved completely of his symptomatology, and he retained his nerve function.
Conclusion.
In some cases, the history and the age of patients can render diagnoses incorrect.
We emphasize that rare diseases can mimic other pathologies
American Psychological Association (APA)
Stadio, Arianna Di. 2016. A suspected palatine tonsil tumor hides an unrecognized vagal schwannoma in a 75-year-old patient : a case report. Journal of Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 5, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-679469
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Stadio, Arianna Di. A suspected palatine tonsil tumor hides an unrecognized vagal schwannoma in a 75-year-old patient : a case report. Journal of Case Reports in Medicine Vol. 5 (2016), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-679469
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stadio, Arianna Di. A suspected palatine tonsil tumor hides an unrecognized vagal schwannoma in a 75-year-old patient : a case report. Journal of Case Reports in Medicine. 2016. Vol. 5, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-679469
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 3
Record ID
BIM-679469