A Case of Cervical Neurinoma

Abstract

A case of cervical neurinoma in a 26-year-old man was reported. Operation revealed the growth to be situation in deep lying area of the left neck between the internal and external carotid artery. The tumor measured 4×6×6 cm in dimensions, and histopathological examination revealed neurinoma. Postoperative course was unevevtfull but the patient developed Horner's syndrome. The authors made some comments on neurinoma with reference to previous literatures.