2 Cases of Malignant Schwannoma

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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 1992;8(1):44-49.
Published online June 30, 1992.

Chan Woo Kim;Jong Ouck Choi;Kwang Yun Jung;Hong Kyun Yoo

악성신경초종 2례

김찬우;최종욱;정광윤;유홍균

Abstract

Malignant schwannoma is a rare tumor arising from the schwann sheath of the nerve fibers. It spreads early to reginal node and metastasis to the lung. Radical surgery have performed for treatment of choice but combined modalities such as radiotherapy or adjuvant chemotherapy have been recommanded recently. The authors experienced two cases of malignant schwannoma originating from the ethmoid sinus and ventricular fold of larynx. and we report these cases briefly.

Key Words: Malignant schwannoma, Ethmoid sinus, Ventricular fold of larynx

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