Neurilemmoma in Olfactory Groove: Case Report.
- Author:
Bo Youl MIN
1
;
Yun Kwan PARK
;
Yong Gu CHONG
;
Hung Seob JUNG
;
Hoon Kab LEE
;
Ki Chan LEE
;
Jeong Wha CHU
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Korean University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Angiography;
Headache;
Humans;
Male;
Neurilemmoma*;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1990;19(1):116-120
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a rare case of neurilemmoma developed in olfactory groove. This 32-years old male had a history of progressing headache for 4 months. CT scan revealed well demarcated enhancing mass. Angiography revealed mass effect without tumor staining. At operation, the tumor was attached firmly at cribiform plate, well encapsulated and whitish yellow. Pathologic examination revealed a neurilemmoma.
