• World Neurosurg · Sep 2017

    Review Case Reports

    Spontaneous regression of a hypoglossal neurinoma: a case report and review of the literature.

    • Xavier A Santander, Carlos E Cotúa, and Cristóbal Saldaña.
    • Department of Neurosurgery, Puerta de Hierro University Hospital, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain. Electronic address: xavier.santander@gmail.com.
    • World Neurosurg. 2017 Sep 1; 105: 1033.e7-1033.e9.

    BackgroundHypoglossal neurinomas are very rare intracranial tumors. The management choices include surgery, as the gold standard, and radiosurgery or a combination of both. Little is known about this condition and the behavior of this tumor.Case DescriptionA 54-year-old woman presented with a right 12th nerve neurinoma with ipsilateral hemiatrophy of the tongue and spontaneous regression after 1 year of follow-up.ConclusionsOur case highlights the importance of considering careful observation and diligent follow-up as a treatment option, as these lesions can show spontaneous regression with no invasive approaches.Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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