Vagus Nerve Schwannoma At Cerebellopontine Angle With Extracranial Extension Through Jugular Foramen

Abstract

Communicating tumors between the posterior fossa and parapharyngeal space are rare and difficult to diagnose and treat. Surgical excision of these space lesions is challenging because of the anatomical complexity of the area. In this case we successfully made full resection of a big rare vagus nerve schwannoma at cerebellopontine angle and parapharyngeal space. Surgical resection is the treatment of first choice for this disease. The degree of lesion adhesion to the brain stem and peripheral vessels determines the degree of tumor resection and prognosis of patients.