Case 4: Nasal Schwannoma
A 35 year old male with a history of left-sided nasal
obstruction. The CT scan showed an enhancing soft-tissue density
or mass occupying the right nasal cavity extending into
the right maxillary
sinus and nasopharynx causing deviated nasal septum to left side.
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Figure 1: Preoperative View of
Patient.
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Figure 2: Axial CT Scan of Nasal
Schwannoma
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The mass was removed endoscopically and was sent for histopathology.
The histopathology report showed a highly cellular picture composed of
spindle cells, multiple nerve bundles surrounded by fibrous tissue.
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Figure 3: Surgical Specimen
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Figure 4: Histological Appearance of
Nasal Schwannoma Click on Pictures to Enlarge |
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