Transoral laser resection of a large schwannoma in the retropharyngeal space

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Submitted: March 19, 2021
Published: Apr 26, 2021
DOI: 10.29328/journal.jcicm.1001033
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Retropharyngeal Space, Schwannoma, Laser
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Payman Dabirmoghaddam
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Amiralam Hospital, Tehran, Iran
Zahra Danesh
Otolaryngologist,Shahrekord University of Medical Science, Kashani Hospital, Shahrekord, Iran
Amirmohammad Danesh
Department of Speech and Language Pathology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: The contents of the retropharyngeal space are limited to fat and retropharyngeal nodes. Primary tumors originating from the retropharyngeal space are rare, therefore, the existence of schwannoma in the retropharyngeal space is infrequent.


Method: This paper describes a case of a large schwannoma of the retropharyngeal space excised transorally with the use of co2 laser. This lesion measured about 6/6 x 3/5.


Result: No peri-or post-operative complications were encountered. The procedure allowed quick resumption of an oral diet and a return to normal activity for the patient.


Conclusion: This is, to our knowledge, the first report of this technique used in the excision of a large retropharyngeal space schwannoma.

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Dabirmoghaddamir, P., Danesh, Z., & Danesh, A. (2021). Transoral laser resection of a large schwannoma in the retropharyngeal space. Journal of Clinical Intensive Care and Medicine, 6(1), 006–008. https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.jcicm.1001033
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