Rare Case of Nasal Tip Schwannoma - A Case Report

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Feb;76(1):1421-1424. doi: 10.1007/s12070-023-04170-w. Epub 2023 Aug 29.

Abstract

Schwannoma is a benign neurogenic neoplasm which is arising from schwann cells of peripheral nerve sheath. It can occur in anywhere in the body. Schwannoma of sinonasal tract is extremely rare. Here we report a rare case of schwannoma of nasal tip. A 45 year old male presented with a swelling of tip of the nose, causing cosmetic deformity with no other associated symptoms. Surgical excision of the mass done by using external rhinoplasty approach. Histolopathology report of specimen showed a well circumscribed schwannoma with Antoni A and Antoni B areas.

Keywords: Nasal tip schwannoma; Nasal tip swelling; Neurilemoma; Schwannoma; Sinonasal schwannoma.