Cervical Vagal Schwannoma Causing Asymptomatic Internal Carotid Artery Compression.

BACKGROUND

Schwannoma originating from the cervical vagus nerve is a rare neoplasm. Vagal nerve schwannoma (VNS) usually occurs between the third and fifth decades of life.

METHODS

We operated one patient for cervical schwannoma causing internal carotid artery (ICA) compression.

RESULTS

The patient underwent en bloc excision via transcervical approach under general anesthesia. Pathological examination demonstrated the diagnosis of schwannoma.

CONCLUSIONS

Our case shows that VNS can cause ICA compression and therefore brain ischemia.