Anesthetic management of schwannoma mimicking carotid body tumor.

Abstract

Schwannomas are rare and slow-growing neurogenic tumors for which surgery is the standard of care. However, the anesthetic management of these tumors can be challenging. This case report describes the anesthetic management of a patient who underwent carotid endarterectomy and excision of a presumed carotid body tumor. Histopathologic examination showed that the excised tissue was a schwannoma, which in this location can mimic a carotid body tumor. The relevant literature is also reviewed.

• Authors: Chitra Sivasankar
• Journal: International medical case reports journal (Int Med Case Rep J) Vol. 5 Pg. 55-8 ( 2012) ISSN: 1179-142X [Print] New Zealand
• PMID: 23754924 (Publication Type: Case Reports)