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Neurinoma of the hypoglossal nerve in the submandibular space: case report and review of the literature

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Neurinomas of the hypoglossal nerve extending extra-cranially are rare; a schwannoma in a 63-year-old woman causing nerve palsy is reported. The tumour presented as a slow-growing mass in the right submandibular space; a surgical approach with transcervical exploration was performed. The post-operative course was uneventful.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgical Sciences, Neurosurgery, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Rome, Italy

    M. Piccirilli, G. Anichini & G. Rocchi

  2. Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Rome, Italy

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Piccirilli, M., Anichini, G., Fabiani, F. et al. Neurinoma of the hypoglossal nerve in the submandibular space: case report and review of the literature. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 149, 949–952 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-007-1154-9

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