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Open Access 01-12-2023 | Thoracotomy | Case Report

Resection of a schwannoma originating from vagus nerve in the right superior mediastinum

Authors: Ming Zhang, Hao Shi, Xiabin Tu, Weidong Li, Zhengliang Wei

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Background

Schwannoma is the most common mediastinal neurogenic tumor, while schwannoma originating from mediastinal vagus nerve is rare.

Case presentation

This article reported one case of schwannoma originating from vagus nerve in the right superior mediastinum. The mediastinal schwannoma was completely resected through a right-sided video-assisted thoracoscopic thoracotomy. Histologic examination clarified the diagnosis as schwannoma.

Conclusion

Chest CT scan and MRI can be used to determine the location of mediastinal schwannoma and its relationship with adjacent tissue. Histologic examination showing distinctive feature of Antoni A areas and Antoni B areas can help clarify the diagnosis. Complete surgical resection is the first-line treatment option for mediastinal schwannomas.

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Title: Resection of a schwannoma originating from vagus nerve in the right superior mediastinum
Authors: Ming Zhang
Hao Shi
Xiabin Tu
Weidong Li
Zhengliang Wei
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Thoracotomy
Schwannoma
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02177-6

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Resection of a schwannoma originating from vagus nerve in the right superior mediastinum

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Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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