Cervical vagal schwannoma, a rare differential of a neck swelling: A case report

Abstract

Cervical vagal schwannoma is a rare clinical entity that requires a different clinical approach than other neck swellings. Magnetic resonance imaging is the preferred initial diagnostic test. Complications may arise due to vagal stimulation in unsuspecting open biopsies. Surgical excision with perioperative vagal monitoring is recommended for the treatment of vagal schwannomas.

Neck schwannoma with phrenic nerve involvement: A rare case report

“…Conservative therapy is favored for these tumors, enabling removal without compromising functional integrity. Avascular tumors can be dissected within the capsule after being severed from the parent nerve [ [13] , [14] , [15] ].…”