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J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg 2020; 81(06): 565-570
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1685168
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1685168
Case Report
Schwannoma of the Greater Superficial Petrosal Nerve: An Unusual Site for a Common Tumor


Abstract
Greater superficial petrosal nerve (GSPN) schwannoma is a rare clinical entity. It forms a small subset of the larger group of facial nerve schwannomas. A thorough literature search yielded only 27 such cases reported to date in the English literature. We present one such rare case of GSPN schwannoma and discuss the clinical spectrum and management along with a review of the literature. We demonstrate the surgical steps in an operative video.
Publication History
Received: 30 August 2018
Accepted: 19 November 2018
Article published online:
03 May 2020
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