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Unusual presentation of neurilemmoma in the cerebellopontine angle

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. K. De*
Affiliation:
(Calcutta, India)
A. Basu
Affiliation:
(Calcutta, India)
*
Dr S. K. De, F.R.C.S.(Glas)., F.R.C.S.(Ed)., 32 Ballyganj Circular Road, Block B, Flat 4, Calcutta 700 019, India.

Abstract

An unusual presentation of a neurilemmoma in the cerebellopontine (CP) angle is reported. The tumour was localised in the CP angle and the case presented with post-auricular swelling and erosion of the squamous part of temporal bone without involvement of the auditory or other cranial nerves.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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