Frontal Sinus Schwannoma: Case Report and Review of Literature

ABSTRACT

Although schwannomas are frequently found in the head and neck region, sinonasal tract involvement is extremely rare, especially those of the frontal sinus. We report a patient with an incidentally found right frontal sinus lesion. The patient underwent resection of the tumor via a right craniotomy. The histological diagnosis was consistent with a schwannoma. There has been no radiographic recurrence on 2-year follow-up.

KEYWORDS

Schwannoma - frontal sinus - paranasal sinuses - neurilemma

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