1/12. Combined laminectomy and thoracoscopic resection of a dumbbell neurofibroma: technical case report.OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE: We describe combined laminectomy and thoracoscopic surgery for removal of a dumbbell thoracic spinal tumor to demonstrate the feasibility of such an approach. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 29-year-old man who developed chest pain and spinal cord compression from a thoracic dumbbell neurofibroma. TECHNIQUE: Surgical approaches for benign nerve sheath tumors that extend from the spinal cord into the thoracic cavity include combined laminectomy and thoracotomy either in one or two stages, or a lateral extracavitary approach involving laminectomy, facetectomy, and rib resection in a single stage. We performed a combination laminectomy and thoracoscopic tumor resection in a single stage with good results. CONCLUSION: This technique has not been reported previously in the literature. It has the advantage of avoiding the potential morbidity of a thoracotomy, as well as the extensive muscle dissection and pain associated with the lateral extracavitary approach.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/12. Solitary neurofibroma of the nasal cavity: resection with endoscopic surgery.We present a case of neurofibroma of the nasal cavity treated by endoscopic surgery. A 71-year-old female had complained of left-sided nasal obstruction for the past four years. Anterior rhinoscopy, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a tumour involving the left nasal cavity. Histological and immunohistochemical examination showed the tumour to be a neurofibroma. The tumour was resected with endoscopic surgery. neurofibroma arising in the area of the nose and paranasal sinuses is rare. We discuss the clinical and pathological characters of neurofibroma arising in the nasal cavity.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 7keywords = cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/12. A combined thoracoscopic and posterior-spinal approach for "dumbbell" neurofibroma minimizes the anatomical destruction of the vertebrae: report of a case.A dumbbell-shaped neurogenic tumor was resected using a combined approach employing a thoracoscopic procedure and limited laminectomy. The part of the tumor at the thoracic cavity was first amputated at the orifice of the foramen and then removed. Part of the spinal canal and intervertebral foramen was then removed by means of limited laminectomy without facetectomy. As a result, surgery was performed with a minimum of surgical stress and the patient did not require vertebral instrumentation.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/12. A rare cause of nasal obstruction: a solitary neurofibroma.This case represents a peripheral nerve sheath tumor as a cause of nasal obstruction. Nerve sheath tumors are relatively uncommon; however, most otolaryngologists will encounter them. These tumors develop from cranial and spinal nerve roots and from peripheral nerves. In total, approximately 25% to 44% of nerve sheath tumors occur in the head and neck region. Although the most important are cranial nerve tumors--the majority being acoustic neuromas arising from the vestibular nerve--they may also develop in the nasal cavity.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/12. Oral nodular fasciitis.Nodular fasciitis is a proliferative fibroblastic lesion which presents as a tumour-like mass. Accurate diagnosis is important to avoid unnecessary and often mutilating surgery. Although up to 20% of cases occur in the head and neck region, lesions of the oral cavity are extremely rare. A case of oral nodular fasciitis is described, together with a review of the literature.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 25.158942975982keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/12. Metaplastic bone formation in an unusual neural tumour of the oral cavity.This case report describes an unusual variant of a nerve sheath tumour arising in the oral cavity which was partly surrounded by and contained bone. The differential diagnosis is discussed and the formation of bone within neural tumours reviewed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 125.79471487991keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/12. Benign neurogenic tumors of the oral cavity.Neurogenic tumors are rare in the oral cavity, particularly so when malignant. Traumatic neuroma, although usually included with neurogenic tumors, is a reactive process rather than a true neoplasm. neurofibroma and schwannoma derive from nerve fibers, the perineurium, the endoneurium and the neurolemmomal cells. They present histological differences. The neurofibroma may present in solitary and generalized types; the latter also known as neurofibromatosis or von Recklinghausen's disease of the skin. We here report typical cases of benign neurogenic tumors of the oral cavity.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 150.95365785589keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/12. A suprapubic retroperitoneal operative approach to solitary paravaginal tumors.Five cases of paravaginal tumors including a neurolemmoma, neurofibroma, lipoma, and desmoid tumors are presented. These tumors were approached through a modified Cherney incision. The rectus muscle was removed from the pubic symphysis and the pubococcygeus muscle was divided. This approach allowed good visualization of the paravaginal space, reasonable blood loss, and avoidance of entry into the peritoneal cavity. Although paravaginal tumors are rare, gynecologic surgeons should be aware of the suprapubic approach to the paravaginal space.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/12. Neural tumors of the oral cavity. A review of the spectrum of benign and malignant oral tumors of the oral cavity and jaws.The clinical and histologic features of benign and malignant neural tumors of the oral cavity and jaws are reviewed. Some rarer histologic variants are mentioned. Particular attention is paid to the two syndromes involving neural tumors of the oral cavity, namely, neurofibromatosis and multiple endocrine neoplasia III. A previously unreported case of the latter is presented.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 251.58942975982keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/12. neurofibroma of the oral cavity.Neurofibromata are uncommon tumours of the oral cavity, and are seen either as solitary lesions or as part of the generalised syndrome of neurofibromatosis. A review of the literature is presented together with a case report of a solitary neurofibroma.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 125.79471487991keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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