Endoscopic approach of the pterygopalatine fossa: report of one case

We report one case of schwannoma of the pterygopalatine fossa. The pre-operative management and post-operative follow-up are presented. For this uncommon localization, we propose an endoscopic approach via the nasal fossa and the maxillary sinus. The advantages and limitations of this technique are...

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Published in:	Rhinology Vol. 32; no. 4; p. 208
Main Authors:	Klossek, J M, Ferrie, J C, Goujon, J M, Fontanel, J P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands 01-12-1994
Subjects:	Endoscopy - methods Female Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms - diagnosis Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms - surgery Middle Aged Neurilemmoma - diagnosis Neurilemmoma - surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	We report one case of schwannoma of the pterygopalatine fossa. The pre-operative management and post-operative follow-up are presented. For this uncommon localization, we propose an endoscopic approach via the nasal fossa and the maxillary sinus. The advantages and limitations of this technique are discussed.
ISSN:	0300-0729