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To present a rare case of schwannoma in the head and neck region and discuss treatment outcomes.

March 15, 2026Open Access

Schwannoma in The Head and Neck Region – A Case Report

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To present a rare case of schwannoma in the head and neck region and discuss treatment outcomes.
Case report of a 47-year-old male with a neck mass
MRI imaging of the lesion size and characteristics
Surgical excision performed with neurovascular preservation
Histopathological examination to confirm diagnosis
Histopathology confirmed schwannoma with Antoni A and B patterns
S-100 positivity indicated the presence of Schwann cells
Complete excision resulted in full recovery without neurological deficits

Abstract

Abstract Schwannomas are benign nerve sheath tumors arising from Schwann cells , with 25–45% occurring in the head and neck region. We report a rare case of a 47- year old male with a slowly enlarging , asymptomatic mass in the left posterolateral neck. MRI showed a well-defined 7 × 5 × 5 cm lesion, and surgical excision was performed with preservation of surrounding neurovascular structures. Histopathology confirmed schwannoma with typical Antoni A and B patterns and S-100 positivity. Complete excision led to full recovery with no neurological deficits. Schwannomas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of well-circumscribed neck masses.

Schwannoma in The Head and Neck Region – A Case Report

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