Gilardi Antonio, Ciofalo Andrea, Colizza Andrea, Altomari Roger, de Vincentiis Marco
Department of Sense Organs, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.
Ear Nose Throat J. 2023 Jan;102(1):NP46-NP48. doi: 10.1177/0145561320988365. Epub 2021 Jan 18.
Schwannomas are neurogenic benign tumors originating from the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves, and hypoglossal Schwannomas account for 5% of nonvestibular ones. Extracranial localizations are substantially rare, especially those affecting exclusively the parapharyngeal space; for this reason, the retrostyloid neoformations could initially masquerade as a carotid tumor or deep organized neck abscess. The purpose of this report is to highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the correct management of differential diagnosis.
