Jugular schwannoma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis probable

Patient Data

Age: Adult
mri

The pars nervosa of the jugular foramen is expanded by a vividly enhancing well-circumscribed mass that extends down along the expected course of the vagus nerve. 

Case Discussion

The features are most consistent with a jugular fossa schwannoma. Unfortunately, whether this was proven histologically is uncertain. 

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