Removal of large infratemporal fossa schwannoma; case report and review of literature
JPDA-Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association. 2008; 17 (2): 108-111
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ABSTRACT
Schwannomas are encapsulated benign tumors of the Schwann cells. Schwannomas arising in the infratemporal fossa [ITF] are rarely reported. We report a case of ITF schwannoma extending to the skull base and orbital floor, involving posterior ethmoidal cells, retrobulbar region, buccal space part of posterior maxilla and right maxillary sinus. A 35-year old female presented to us with swelling on the right side of the face. Biopsy revealed a schwannoma. The tumor was successfully removed via anterior approach through modified Weber-Ferguson incision. Modified Weber-Ferguson incision is a useful approach for the removal of large benign tumors arising in the infratemporal fossa that involve the maxilla and maxillary sinus
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Biopsia
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Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X
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Estudios de Seguimiento
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Resultado del Tratamiento
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Neurilemoma
Tipo de estudio:
Informe de Casos
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J. Pak. Dent. Assoc.
Año:
2008
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