Schwannoma of Superior Laryngeal Nerve  Presenting as Parapharyngeal Tumor� a Rare  Case Report

Dr.Manas Ranjan Rout; Dr.Diganta Mohanty

Volume : II, Issue : IV, April - 2013

Schwannoma of Superior Laryngeal Nerve Presenting as Parapharyngeal Tumor� a Rare Case Report

Dr. Manas Ranjan Rout , Dr. Diganta Mohanty

Abstract :

Schwannomas are the most common neurogenic tumors and arise from any nerve surrounded by Schwann cells. In the Parapharyngeal space, the most common sites of origin are the vagus nerve and the sympathetic chain. Involvement of superior laryngeal nerve is rare. Few cases have been reported as schwannoma of the larynx where the nerve of origin is internal laryngeal nerve. Here we are presenting a case of schwannoma of superior laryngeal nerve presenting as Parapharyngeal tumor. Patient was operated successfully and conformed by histopathological study. We are presenting this case because of its rarity