Benign tumor of Schwann cells that wrap around vagus nerve in carotid space (CS)
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Graffeo CS et al: Preoperative diagnosis of vagal and sympathetic cervical schwannomas based on radiographic findings. J Neurosurg. 126(3):690-697, 2017
Skolnik AD et al: Cranial nerve schwannomas: diagnostic imaging approach. Radiographics. 36(5):1463-77, 2016
Anil G et al: CT and MRI evaluation of nerve sheath tumors of the cervical vagus nerve. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 197(1):195-201, 2011
Ahuja AT et al: Diagnostic Imaging: Ultrasound. 1st ed. Salt Lake City: Amirsys, Inc. 11-102-105, 2007
Harnsberger HR et al: Diagnostic Imaging: Head & Neck. 1st ed. Salt Lake City: Amirsys, Inc. III-8-24-27, 2004
Evans RM et al: Imaging in Head and Neck Cancer: A Practical Approach. London: Greenwich Medical Media. 199-214, 2003
Leu YS et al: Extracranial head and neck schwannomas: a review of 8 years experience. Acta Otolaryngol. 122(4):435-7, 2002
Colreavy MP et al: Head and neck schwannomas--a 10 year review. J Laryngol Otol. 114(2):119-24, 2000
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
King AD et al: Sonography of peripheral nerve tumors of the neck. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 169(6):1695-8, 1997
Yumoto E et al: Parapharyngeal vagal neurilemmoma extending to the jugular foramen. J Laryngol Otol. 110(5):485-9, 1996
Park CS et al: Neurilemmomas of the cervical vagus nerve. Head Neck. 13(5):439-41, 1991
Heitmiller RF et al: Vagal schwannoma. Ann Thorac Surg. 50(5):811-3, 1990
Silver AJ et al: Computed tomography of the carotid space and related cervical spaces. Part II: Neurogenic tumors. Radiology. 150(3):729-35, 1984
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Neuroma, neurilemmoma
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Benign tumor of Schwann cells that wrap around vagus nerve in carotid space (CS)
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Angiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Graffeo CS et al: Preoperative diagnosis of vagal and sympathetic cervical schwannomas based on radiographic findings. J Neurosurg. 126(3):690-697, 2017
Skolnik AD et al: Cranial nerve schwannomas: diagnostic imaging approach. Radiographics. 36(5):1463-77, 2016
Anil G et al: CT and MRI evaluation of nerve sheath tumors of the cervical vagus nerve. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 197(1):195-201, 2011
Ahuja AT et al: Diagnostic Imaging: Ultrasound. 1st ed. Salt Lake City: Amirsys, Inc. 11-102-105, 2007
Harnsberger HR et al: Diagnostic Imaging: Head & Neck. 1st ed. Salt Lake City: Amirsys, Inc. III-8-24-27, 2004
Evans RM et al: Imaging in Head and Neck Cancer: A Practical Approach. London: Greenwich Medical Media. 199-214, 2003
Leu YS et al: Extracranial head and neck schwannomas: a review of 8 years experience. Acta Otolaryngol. 122(4):435-7, 2002
Colreavy MP et al: Head and neck schwannomas--a 10 year review. J Laryngol Otol. 114(2):119-24, 2000
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
King AD et al: Sonography of peripheral nerve tumors of the neck. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 169(6):1695-8, 1997
Yumoto E et al: Parapharyngeal vagal neurilemmoma extending to the jugular foramen. J Laryngol Otol. 110(5):485-9, 1996
Park CS et al: Neurilemmomas of the cervical vagus nerve. Head Neck. 13(5):439-41, 1991
Heitmiller RF et al: Vagal schwannoma. Ann Thorac Surg. 50(5):811-3, 1990
Silver AJ et al: Computed tomography of the carotid space and related cervical spaces. Part II: Neurogenic tumors. Radiology. 150(3):729-35, 1984
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