A Case of Schwannoma Originated from the Posterior Nasal Septum
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2018.00479
- Author:
Sung Hwan LIM
1
;
Beom Mo KOO
;
Pona PARK
;
HyunSang CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. ent-cho@nate.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2019;62(7):409-412
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Schwannomas are slow-growing, benign neurogenic tumors arising from the sheath of myelinated nerve fibers. They usually occur in the head and neck region. Only 4% of schwannomas found in the head and neck region originate in the sinonasal tract. Schwannoma of the nasal septum is rarer, and only few cases have been previously reported in the literature. We experienced a rare case of the schwannoma of the posterior nasal septum in a 71-year-old woman. She was treated successfully by transnasal endoscopic surgery. No recurrence was detected within 18 months follow-up period.
