J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2002 Nov;32(5):485-487.

Olfactory Groove Schwannoma: Case Report

• Yang SH
• Song SH
• Kim SH
• Kim Y

Abstract

The authors present a case of olfactory groove schwannomas in a 55-years old man presented with headache. Physical and neurological examination was normal. Olfactory and visual function were also preserved. Magnetic resonance(MR) imaging of brain showed a 5cm-size round well enhanced mass in the right olfactory groove. The patient underwent bifrontal craniotomy for the mass removal. Postoperatively, patient has no neurological deficit and no specific complication. Follow-up MR imaging two months later showed no residual mass. Histopathological diagnosis was schwannoma.

Keyword

Schwannoma; Olfactory groove

MeSH Terms

Brain
Craniotomy
Diagnosis
Follow-Up Studies
Headache
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Middle Aged
Neurilemmoma*
Neurologic Examination