Trigeminal schwannomas in adolescence

Pediatr Neurosci. 1987;13(4):198-201. doi: 10.1159/000120330.

Abstract

Trigeminal neurinomas, unlike those of the acoustic nerve or of other cranial nerves, are relatively frequent in adolescence, making up 10% of the total. Two cases are described, bringing the number of reports in the world literature up to 13. The clinical, radiological and surgical data on these tumors are analyzed, and some particular aspects present in adolescence are pointed out.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neurilemmoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Neurilemmoma / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Trigeminal Nerve