Multiple schwannomas of the facial nerve mimicking cervical lymphoma: a case report

ConclusionsIf multiple tumors occur in the parotid gland and the angle of the jaw, schwannomas need to be considered as a differential diagnosis. To plan the right diagnostic surgical intervention and prevent nerve damage, a thorough ultrasound examination is essential in preoperative diagnostic work-up for any suspicious lesion of the parotid gland and jaw region.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research