Hypoglossal Schwannoma Déjerine Syndrome with complete response: A rare presentation with literature review

Robles-Díaz J.F. · Gaceta Mexicana de Oncologia (2022) · DOI: 10.24875/j.gamo.22000109

Resumen

A 17-year-old woman with no significant history, with symptoms of right hypoglossal nerve palsy, hemiparesis and alteration of left proprioceptive sensitivity, with a magnetic resonance that shows a hyperintense mass on T2, dependent on the right hypoglossal duct, and microscopy shows Verocay bodies. Diagnosing as medial bulbar syndrome due to hypoglossal schwannoma, she received radiotherapy at a dose of 54Gy in conventional fractionation. And obtaining a complete imaging response 4 years after treatment, with neurological improvement.

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana Los Andes