Septal Schwannoma of the Nose: A Rare Case

Abstract

A schwannoma is a benign tumor arising from Schwann cells present in the nerve sheath of myelinated nerves. It is rarely seen in the nose and paranasal sinuses, and it very rarely originates from the nasal septum. A 40-year- old female presented to our outpatient department with a gradual onset, progressive, left nasal obstruction since the last 4 years. On performing a local examination, a soft tissue mass occupying the left nasal cavity was seen. Surgery via the external approach was performed; the mass was found to arise from the nasal septum and was totally excised. Histopathologic examination revealed a schwannoma. Nasal septal schwannoma along with review of the literature is a rare entity. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of benign tumors of the nasal cavity.

Keywords

• schwannoma
• nasal septum
• lateral rhinotomy