Unique Presentation of Rare Cervical Sympathetic Chain Schwannoma
We describe a unique case of a cervical sympathetic chain schwannoma that presented as an ambiguous oropharyngeal mass with a differential of a benign or malignant salivary gland tumor or neurogenic tumor. Consideration of a malignant salivary gland mass led us to modify our diagnostic
approach so as not to risk seeding a potential malignancy and harming the patient. This article also highlights the distinct imaging findings of neurogenic tumors of the neck that are helpful in appropriately diagnosing these tumors.
Keywords: CECT = contrast-enhanced CT; CSCS = cervical sympathetic chain schwannoma; FNA = fine-needle aspiration
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: April 1, 2024
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