Frontal sinus schwannoma.

Authors :: Petersen J
Gilain L
Coutu A
Saroul N
Source :: European annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases [Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis] 2018 Jun; Vol. 135 (3), pp. 213-215. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Apr 25.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: Introduction: Nasal sinus schwannomas are rare tumors, particularly in the frontal sinus.<br />Case Report: The authors report the case of a woman with left frontal sinus schwannoma discovered in a context of frontal sinusitis with orbital and ocular complications. The surgical procedure consisted of endonasal tumor resection and external drainage.<br />Discussion: The pathogenesis of frontal sinus schwannomas remains unclear. These tumors can present with a wide range of clinical and radiological signs, making them difficult to diagnosis. Surgical resection of these tumors is also complex.<br /> (Copyright © 2018. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS.)