The Greater Superficial Petrosal Nerve Schwannoma: A Brief Report

Abstract: Schwannoma of greater superficial petrosal nerve (GSPNS) is a rare tumor of middle cranial fossa. We report a case of GSPNS presenting with twitching of face and eyelid. We describe its characteristic radiological appearance. Total excision of the GSPNS was done through a subtemporal approach with complete relief of symptoms. GSPNS is a rare tumor of middle cranial fossa. Preoperative diagnosis may be misleading. A high index of suspicion is important to make a correct diagnosis and choose an appropriate approach for surgery as it is amenable to complete excision.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: The Greater Superficial Petrosal Nerve Schwannoma: A Brief Report ; day:09 ; month:01 ; year:2023 ; Indian journal of neurosurgery ; (09.01.2023)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Contributor: Sarwar, Mohammad ; Tripathy, Laxminarayan ; Pramanick, Gobinda ; Chatterjee, Sanhita

Further information

• DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1759490
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023022310294190404120
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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