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Schwannomas in the head and neck: retrospective analysis of 21 patients and review of the literature
Langner, Erwin; Del Negro, André; Akashi, Hugo Kenzo; Araújo, Priscila Pereira Costa; Tincani, Alfio José; Martins, Antonio Santos.
  • Langner, Erwin; Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Department of Surgery. Head and Neck Surgery Service. Campinas. BR
  • Del Negro, André; Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Department of Surgery. Head and Neck Surgery Service. Campinas. BR
  • Akashi, Hugo Kenzo; Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Department of Surgery. Head and Neck Surgery Service. Campinas. BR
  • Araújo, Priscila Pereira Costa; Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Department of Surgery. Head and Neck Surgery Service. Campinas. BR
  • Tincani, Alfio José; Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Department of Surgery. Head and Neck Surgery Service. Campinas. BR
  • Martins, Antonio Santos; Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Department of Surgery. Head and Neck Surgery Service. Campinas. BR
São Paulo med. j ; 125(4): 220-222, July 2007. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-467126
ABSTRACT
CONTEXT AND

OBJECTIVE:

Schwannomas are benign neoplasms of the peripheral nerves originating in the Schwann cells. According to their cellularity, they can be subdivided into Antoni A or Antoni B types. They are rare and usually solitary, with clearly delimited capsules. They occur in the head and neck region in only 25 percent of the cases, and may be associated with Von Recklinghausen's disease. The present study retrospectively analyzed some data on this disease in the head and neck region and reviewed the literature on the subject. DESIGN AND

SETTING:

Retrospective study at Head and Neck Service, Universidade Estadual de Campinas.

METHODS:

Data on 21 patients between 1980 and 2003 were reviewed. The sites of cervical schwannomas and the intraoperative, histopathological and postoperative clinical status of these cases were studied. Diagnostic methods, type of surgery and association with neurofibromatosis were evaluated.

RESULTS:

The patients' ages ranged from 16 to 72 years. Four patients had a positive past history of type I neurofibromatosis or Von Recklinghausen's disease. The nerves affected included the brachial and cervical plexuses, vagus nerve, sympathetic chain and lingual or recurrent laryngeal nerve. The nerve of origin was not identified in six cases. Tumor enucleation was performed in 16 patients; the other five required more extensive surgery.

CONCLUSION:

Schwannomas and neurofibromas both derive from Schwann cells, but are different entities. They are solitary lesions, except in Von Recklinghausen's disease. They are generally benign, and rarely recur. The recommended surgical treatment is tumor enucleation.
RESUMO
CONTEXTO E

OBJETIVO:

Schwannomas são neoplasias benignas dos nervos periféricos, originadas nas células de Schwann, podendo, baseado na sua celularidade, ser subdivididas em Antoni A ou B. São de ocorrência infreqüente, geralmente únicas, com cápsula bem delimitada; ocorrendo na região de cabeça em pescoço em apenas de 25 por cento dos casos, podendo estar relacionadas à doença de Von Recklinghausen. Este estudo objetiva analisar retrospectivamente dados concernentes a esta afecção na região de cabeça e pescoço e rever os dados da literatura. TIPO DE ESTUDO E LOCAL Estudo retrospectivo realizado no Serviço de Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, Universidade Estadual de Campinas.

MÉTODOS:

Revisamos dados de 21 pacientes tratados entre 1980 e 2003. Sítio do tumor, status intra e pós-operatório e laudo histopatológico foram estudados nos schwannomas cervicais. Métodos diagnósticos, tipo de cirurgia e associação com neurofibromatose foram avaliados.

RESULTADOS:

A idade variou entre 16 e 72 anos. Quatro pacientes tinham história positiva para neurofibromatose tipo I ou doença de Von Recklinghausen. Os nervos afetados incluíram os plexos braquial e cervical, os nervos vago, lingual e recorrente e a cadeia simpática. O nervo de origem não foi identificado em seis casos. Enucleação do tumor foi feita em 16 pacientes; os outros cinco requereram cirurgias mais extensas.

CONCLUSÃO:

Schwannomas e neurofibromas derivam das células de Schwann, mas são tumores diferentes. São lesões solitárias, exceto na doença de Von Recklinghausen, geralmente benignas e raramente recidivam. O tratamento cirúrgico recomendado é a enucleção do tumor.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Head and Neck Neoplasms / Neurilemmoma Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: São Paulo med. j Journal subject: Cirurgia Geral / Ciˆncia / Ginecologia / Medicine / Medicina Interna / Obstetr¡cia / Pediatria / Sa£de Mental / Sa£de P£blica Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Estadual de Campinas/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Head and Neck Neoplasms / Neurilemmoma Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: São Paulo med. j Journal subject: Cirurgia Geral / Ciˆncia / Ginecologia / Medicine / Medicina Interna / Obstetr¡cia / Pediatria / Sa£de Mental / Sa£de P£blica Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Estadual de Campinas/BR