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TERMINOLOGY
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- Benign nerve sheath tumor in carotid space
- Localized neurofibromas (NFs) arise from vagus nerve or sympathetic chain; superior lesions may arise from hypoglossal nerve
- Plexiform NFs arising from peripheral nerves may also involve carotid sheath
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Selected References
- Belakhoua SM et al: Diagnostic pathology of tumors of peripheral nerve. Neurosurgery. 88(3):443-56, 2021
- Abdel Razek AAK et al: Peripheral nerve sheath tumors of head and neck: imaging-based review of World Health Organization classification. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 44(6):928-40, 2020
- Latham K et al: Neurofibromatosis of the head and neck: classification and surgical management. Plast Reconstr Surg. 135(3):845-55, 2015
- Marocchio LS et al: Sporadic and multiple neurofibromas in the head and neck region: a retrospective study of 33 years. Clin Oral Investig. 11(2):165-9, 2007
- Pang KP et al: Parapharyngeal space tumours: an 18 year review. J Laryngol Otol. 116(3):170-5, 2002
- Giovagnorio F et al: Sonography of the cervical vagus nerve: normal appearance and abnormal findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 176(3):745-9, 2001
- Rapado F et al: Neurofibromatosis type 1 of the head and neck: dilemmas in management. J Laryngol Otol. 115(2):151-4, 2001
- Gilmer-Hill HS et al: Neurogenic tumors of the cervical vagus nerve: report of four cases and review of the literature. Neurosurgery. 46(6):1498-503, 2000
- Loree TR et al: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors of the head and neck: analysis of prognostic factors. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 122(5):667-72, 2000
- Chung CJ et al: Cervical neurofibromas in children with NF-1. Pediatr Radiol. 29(5):353-6, 1999
- King AD et al: Sonography of peripheral nerve tumors of the neck. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 169(6):1695-8, 1997
- Lin BT et al: Neurofibroma and cellular neurofibroma with atypia: a report of 14 tumors. Am J Surg Pathol. 21(12):1443-9, 1997
- Miller FR et al: Magnetic resonance imaging and the management of parapharyngeal space tumors. Head Neck. 18(1):67-77, 1996
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Benign nerve sheath tumor in carotid space
- Localized neurofibromas (NFs) arise from vagus nerve or sympathetic chain; superior lesions may arise from hypoglossal nerve
- Plexiform NFs arising from peripheral nerves may also involve carotid sheath
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Angiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Belakhoua SM et al: Diagnostic pathology of tumors of peripheral nerve. Neurosurgery. 88(3):443-56, 2021
- Abdel Razek AAK et al: Peripheral nerve sheath tumors of head and neck: imaging-based review of World Health Organization classification. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 44(6):928-40, 2020
- Latham K et al: Neurofibromatosis of the head and neck: classification and surgical management. Plast Reconstr Surg. 135(3):845-55, 2015
- Marocchio LS et al: Sporadic and multiple neurofibromas in the head and neck region: a retrospective study of 33 years. Clin Oral Investig. 11(2):165-9, 2007
- Pang KP et al: Parapharyngeal space tumours: an 18 year review. J Laryngol Otol. 116(3):170-5, 2002
- Giovagnorio F et al: Sonography of the cervical vagus nerve: normal appearance and abnormal findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 176(3):745-9, 2001
- Rapado F et al: Neurofibromatosis type 1 of the head and neck: dilemmas in management. J Laryngol Otol. 115(2):151-4, 2001
- Gilmer-Hill HS et al: Neurogenic tumors of the cervical vagus nerve: report of four cases and review of the literature. Neurosurgery. 46(6):1498-503, 2000
- Loree TR et al: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors of the head and neck: analysis of prognostic factors. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 122(5):667-72, 2000
- Chung CJ et al: Cervical neurofibromas in children with NF-1. Pediatr Radiol. 29(5):353-6, 1999
- King AD et al: Sonography of peripheral nerve tumors of the neck. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 169(6):1695-8, 1997
- Lin BT et al: Neurofibroma and cellular neurofibroma with atypia: a report of 14 tumors. Am J Surg Pathol. 21(12):1443-9, 1997
- Miller FR et al: Magnetic resonance imaging and the management of parapharyngeal space tumors. Head Neck. 18(1):67-77, 1996
