Greater occipital nerve schwannoma – A rare cause of occipital neuralgia

Lee, Si Ying Chrisanda; Lim, Ming Yann; Loke, Siu Cheng; Chau, Cora; Chong, Khai Beng

doi:10.1016/j.xocr.2019.100143

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“…Cases have been reported for occipital neuralgia caused by neurogenic tumors, which improved after surgical resection of the mass. 14,15) In conclusion, occipital PNF is a rare benign tumor asso- -80 -low-up is recommended to determine whether there is a recurrence or malignant transformation.…”

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Bilateral Occipital Neuralgia in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case Report

Kim¹,

Jeon²,

Kim³

2021

Korean J Head Neck Oncol

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Plexiform neurofibromas (PNFs) represent an uncommon variant (30%) of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1), in which neurofibromas arise from multiple nerves as bulging and deforming masses involving connective tissue and skin folds. We report the case of a 17-year-old man with known NF-1 presenting with bilateral occipital neuralgia that began in his late adolescence. His chief complaint was radiating pain in the occiput induced by protective helmet wear when riding alpine skiing. Craniofacial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed the presence of fusiform masses arising from the bilateral greater occipital nerves. Histopathological examination of the biopsy samples showed PNFs. After surgical treatment, the patient's symptoms completely improved. Unlike cutaneous neurofibromas, PNFs have different clinical characteristics and have the risk of malignant mutations. Correct diagnosis and adequate surgical treatment are necessary for PNFs.

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Bilateral Occipital Neuralgia in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case Report

Kim¹,

Jeon²,

Kim³

2021

Korean J Head Neck Oncol

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The importance of manual therapy in occipital neuralgia case study

Rogala,

Warzecha,

Turek

et al. 2023

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Occipital neuralgia is defined by the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) as unilateral or bilateralparoxysmal pain in the distribution of the greater, lesser, and third occipital nerves. The aim of this case study is to presentthe importance of manual therapy in occipital neuralgia treatment caused by stereotactic head frame employment.A 58-year-old female patient admitted to the physiotherapy practice for reason of headache, diagnosed as occipitalneuralgia, persist for one and a half year. The patient underwent three manual therapy treatment units, three weeksapart. Relief of pain and an increased ROM of the cervical spine was achieved. In 1-, 2- and 3-months follow-up, therewas no recurrence of pain and no deterioration of the examined functions. The use of manual therapy in the discussedproblem may be an effective form of treatment.

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Greater occipital nerve schwannoma – A rare cause of occipital neuralgia

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Bilateral Occipital Neuralgia in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case Report

Bilateral Occipital Neuralgia in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case Report

The importance of manual therapy in occipital neuralgia case study

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