A Case of Schwannoma in Subfrontal Area and Nasal Cavity

Author: Nam Yoon JUNG ¹ ; Jae Won HEO ; Song-Hee HAN ; Woo Yong BAE
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1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
Publication Type:Case Report
From:Journal of Rhinology 2021;28(2):125-129
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:Korean
Abstract: Schwannoma is a benign solitary neoplasm emerging from the Schwann cells of the peripheral, cranial and autonomic nerves. Approximately 25 to 45% of schwannomas occur in the head and neck region. However, schwannoma in the subfrontal area, nasal cavity or paranasal sinus is very rare and accounts for only 4% of these neoplasms. We experienced a case of schwannoma in the subfrontal area and left nasal cavity in a 74-year-old man who complained of recurrent rhinorrhea. We report this unusual case of schwannoma with a review of the literature.