Schwannomas of the head and neck

Schwannomas are benign encapsulated nerve sheath tumors composed of Schwann cells. Malignant change in head and neck schwannomas is rare, with the incidence varying between 8 and 13.9%. In this review, we discuss the presentation and the management of head and neck schwannomas. The issues and diffic...

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Main Authors: Anastasios Kanatas, Thomas Mucke, David Houghton, David A. Mitchell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-12-01
Series:Oncology Reviews
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Online Access:http://www.oncologyreviews.org/index.php/or/article/view/84