J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
1990 Jan;19(1):116-120.
Neurilemmoma in Olfactory Groove: Case Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Korean University, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- We report a rare case of neurilemmoma developed in olfactory groove. This 32-years old male had a history of progressing headache for 4 months. CT scan revealed well demarcated enhancing mass. Angiography revealed mass effect without tumor staining. At operation, the tumor was attached firmly at cribiform plate, well encapsulated and whitish yellow. Pathologic examination revealed a neurilemmoma.
