Vagal Nerve Schwannoma: Presentation of Two Case Reports

Abstract

ABSTRACTVagal nerve schwannomas are rare neural sheath tumors. Although schwannomas are generally benign lesions, they are known to enlarge at a rate of 2.5 to 3 mm per year according to published reports. Vagal nerve schwannoma usually occurs between the 3rd and 5th decades of life, it does not show sex predilection, with both sexes being equally affected, and it most often presents as a painless, slow-growing, lateral neck mass. The treatment of choice is complete surgical excision with preservation of the neural pathway, when it is possible. These tumors, in fact, are almost always benign, and a conservative surgical approach is emphasized by most of the authors. Here, we are presenting two cases of cervical vagal schwannoma, both were middle aged females and presenting in the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) department as a painless lateral neck swelling and were operated by horizontal skin crease incision. Of the two cases, we succeeded to secure nerve functions in one case. The clinical features, diagnosis, management, and pathological findings of cervical vagal schwannoma are discussed.How to cite this articleGujrathi AB, Ambulgekar V, Chavan S. Vagal Nerve Schwannoma: Presentation of Two Case Reports. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2016;8(3):116-118.