Trigeminal Ophthalmic Branch Schwannoma: Case Report and Literature Review
Arq. bras. neurocir
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40(1): 91-96, 29/06/2021.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Schwannomas are the fourth most common primary neoplasms affecting the brain and cranial nerves. Central lesions commonly arise from sensory nerve roots, and a common intracranial site is the vestibular branch of the 8th nerve (>85%). We present the case report of a patient who has a schwannoma extending from the pterygopalatine fossa to the orbit, complaining about facial pain in the trajectory of the trigeminal ophthalmic branch. Schwannomas represent 1 to 2% of all neoplasms of the orbit, and trigeminal schwannomas are extremely rare, accounting for less than 0.5% of all intracranial tumors.
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Main subject:
Cranial Nerve Neoplasms
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Trigeminal Nerve Diseases
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Neurilemmoma
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Arq. bras. neurocir
Journal subject:
Cirurgia
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Neurosurgery
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Academic League of Neurology and Neurosurgery Service (LASNN)/BR
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Hospital de Clínicas de Passo Fundo/BR
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Instituto de Patologia de Passo Fundo/BR
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Universidade de Passo Fundo/BR
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