Large dumbbell neurinoma of hypoglossal nerve: case report

Authors
Kachhara, R Nair, S Radhakrishnan, VV
Citation
R. Kachhara et al., Large dumbbell neurinoma of hypoglossal nerve: case report, BR J NEUROS, 13(3), 1999, pp. 338-340
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
ISSN journal
02688697 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
338 - 340
Database
ISI
SICI code
0268-8697(199906)13:3<338:LDNOHN>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
Hypoglossal neurinomas are rare. Only 46 cases have been reported. We repor t a case of dump-bell neurinoma with a large multilobulated intracranial co mponent. The relevant literature is reviewed.