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Cervical Vagal Schwannoma: A Case Report and Literature Review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Vagal schwannoma is a benign tumor that can occasionally develop into malignant degeneration from the Schwann cells surrounding the cranial, peripheral, and autonomic nerves. The schwannomas arising in the head and neck region are rare, and rarer is their origin from the cervical vagus nerve. Despite being challenging, multiple treatment options are available, including observation, complete tumor excision with nerve transaction, and nerve preservation, depending on clinicoradiological factors. The cervical vagal schwannoma is a rare entity. We report a rare case of a 50-year-old female with painless swelling on the right side of the neck associated with mild discomfort during swallowing, diagnosed as cervical vagal schwannoma.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.70320

Authors: Sunil Thatal, Susmin Karki, Asmita Parajuli, Yamuna Agrawal, Deepak Paudel

Institutions: B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Tribhuvan University, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820