Schwannoma of the vagus nerve, a rare middle mediastinal neurogenic tumor: case report.
| Title | Schwannoma of the vagus nerve, a rare middle mediastinal neurogenic tumor: case report. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | St Rammos, K., Rammos S. K., Foroulis C. N., & Zaramboukas T. K. |
| Journal | J Cardiothorac Surg |
| Volume | 4 |
| Pagination | 68 |
| Date Published | 2009 |
| ISSN | 1749-8090 |
| Keywords | Adult, Cranial Nerve Neoplasms, Humans, Male, Mediastinal Neoplasms, Neurilemmoma, Vagus Nerve Diseases |
| Abstract | Schwannoma originating from the vagus nerve within the mediastinum is a rare, usually benign tumor. A 44-year old male was presented with chest pain. Chest radiography, CT scan and MRI showed a well circumscribed mass, 5 x 4 cm located in the aortopulmonary window. The mass was found at surgery to be in close proximity with the aortic arch and the left pulmonary hilum, alongside the left vagus nerve. The encapsulated tumor was completely resected through a left thoracotomy incision and it was found to be a benign schwannoma in pathology. The patient is free of recurrence 6 years after surgery. |
| DOI | 10.1186/1749-8090-4-68 |
| Alternate Journal | J Cardiothorac Surg |
| PubMed ID | 19941638 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC2788545 |
