A Case of Cervical Vagus Schwannoma Mimicking Thyroid Tumor

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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2003;19(2):188-191.
Published online November 30, 2003.

Jong Ho Yoon;Hang Seok Chang;Woung Youn Chung;Cheong Soo Park

갑상선 종양으로 오인된 경부 미주 신경 거대 신경초종 1예

윤종호;장항석;정웅윤;박정수

Abstract

Schwannoma is a benign tumor of Schwann cell origin and may occur on any nerve covered by Schwann cells. Although approximately 25% to 48% of all Schwannoma occur in the head and neck region, the lesions originating from the cervical vagus nerve are extremely rare. We have recently experienced a case of huge Schwannoma arising from the cervical vagus nerve which was initially misdiagnosed as a huge goiter. We report herein the case with review of the literatures.

Key Words: Schwannoma, Cervical vagus nerve, Goiter

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