Hua Cai, An-Qi Ren, Zhuo-Ya Zhang, Ming-Zhu Zhou, Ying-Jie Wu, Jian-Xin Yue, Liu-Qing Zhou, Yuan Tian, Tao Zhou
Neurosynovial tumors, originating from Schwann cells within nerve sheaths, are benign entities, with 25% to 45% manifesting in the head and neck region. However, occurrences in the pterygopalatine fossa (PPF) are exceptionally rare, and only a handful of cases have been documented. In this report, we present the unique case of a 6-year-old child exhibiting a sizable soft tissue mass in the left PPF, extending into the inferior orbital fissure. The patient underwent successful intranasal endoscopic removal of PPF schwannoma utilizing the prelacrimal recess approach, with postoperative pathology confirming the diagnosis of schwannoma...
February 27, 2024: Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal