Intraparotidschwannoma of facial nerve : a case report

Authors

  • N. Rastogi Government Medical College, Kota, Rajasthan, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2017.4.1.30

Keywords:

Facial nerve schwannoma, parotid, cytodiagnosis

Abstract

Schwannoma are encapsulated benign tumors arising from Schwann cells of facial nerve. We present a case of 62 years old male patient complaining of painless mass in right parotid region without clinical features of peripheral facial nerve palsy. Fine Needle Aspiration was done which showed cytomorphological features of Schwannoma. Biopsy was done to confirm the diagnosis.

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Author Biography

N. Rastogi, Government Medical College, Kota, Rajasthan, India

Department of Pathology

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Published

2017-03-30

How to Cite

N. Rastogi. (2017). Intraparotidschwannoma of facial nerve : a case report. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 4(1), 190–191. https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2017.4.1.30

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2017): Vol 4 | Issue 1 | January - March 2017

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