Intraparotidschwannoma of facial nerve : a case report
Journal Title: Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Schwannoma are encapsulated benign tumors arising from Schwann cells of facial nerve. We present a case of 62 years old male patient complaining of painless mass in right parotid region without clinical features of peripheral facial nerve palsy. Fine Needle Aspiration was done which showed cytomorphological features of Schwannoma. Biopsy was done to confirm the diagnosis.
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Dr. Nupur Rastogi
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