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A RARE CASE OF HYPOGLOSSAL NERVE SCHWANNOMA

ARAVIND ARAVIND

Abstract


Schwannomas of the hypoglossal nerve
is a rarity . we present a 32 yr old who
presented with hemi atrophy of the
tongue.MRI BRAIN of the patient showed
a well delineated lobular lesion within the
posterior fossa skull base . complete surgical
excision was done through a suboccipital
craniectomy .Histopathological reports
suggested a schwannoma.


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