Large dumbbell neurinoma of hypoglossal nerve: case report

Br J Neurosurg. 1999 Jun;13(3):338-40. doi: 10.1080/02688699943826.

Abstract

Hypoglossal neurinomas are rare. Only 46 cases have been reported. We report a case of dump-bell neurinoma with a large multilobulated intracranial component. The relevant literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Craniotomy / methods
  • Humans
  • Hypoglossal Nerve / surgery*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Neurilemmoma / diagnosis
  • Neurilemmoma / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed