Anesthetic management of schwannoma mimicking carotid body tumor.

Authors

• Chitra Sivasankar

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2012

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.

Volume

5

First Page

55

Last Page

58

ISSN

1179-142X

Published In/Presented At

Sivasankar C. (2012). Anesthetic management of schwannoma mimicking carotid body tumor. International medical case reports journal, 5, 55–58. https://doi.org/10.2147/IMCRJ.S35093

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

23754924

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article