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Intracranial extension of a naso-ethmoid schwannoma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

David S. Enion ,
Alistair Jenkins ,
John B. Miles  and
J. V. Diengdoh
David S. Enion
Affiliation:
Liverpool
Alistair Jenkins
Affiliation:
Liverpool
John B. Miles*
Affiliation:
Liverpool
J. V. Diengdoh
Affiliation:
Liverpool
*
Mr J. B. Miles F.R.C.S., Consultant Neurosurgeon, Walton Hospital, Rice Lane, Liverpool 9.
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Abstract

A rare case of intracranial extension of a naso-ethmoid schwannoma is presented. Its subsequent removal with few sequelae confirmed the benign nature and good prognosis of the disease.

Keywords

Paranasal sinus neoplasmsSchwannomaCerebral neoplasms
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 7 , July 1991 , pp. 578 - 581
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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