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Intracranial extension of a naso-ethmoid schwannoma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

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.

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.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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