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World J Clin Cases. Dec 26, 2018; 6(16): 1202-1205
Published online Dec 26, 2018. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v6.i16.1202
Published online Dec 26, 2018. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v6.i16.1202
Schwannoma originating from the recurrent laryngeal nerve in a thyroid cancer patient: A case report and review of the literature
Xie-Qun Xu, Tao Hong, Chao-Ji Zheng, Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
Author contributions: Xu XQ gathered the data, prepared the initial manuscript draft, and approved the final draft; all other authors contributed to patient care, offered expert advice on manuscript preparation, and approved the final draft; Hong T was the principal investigator and approved the final draft.
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Corresponding author to: Tao Hong, MD, Doctor, Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China. xiequnxu@gmail.com
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Received: September 20, 2018
Peer-review started: September 21, 2018
First decision: October 25, 2018
Revised: November 5, 2018
Accepted: November 7, 2018
Article in press: November 7, 2018
Published online: December 26, 2018
Peer-review started: September 21, 2018
First decision: October 25, 2018
Revised: November 5, 2018
Accepted: November 7, 2018
Article in press: November 7, 2018
Published online: December 26, 2018
Core Tip
Core tip: Schwannoma originating from the left recurrent laryngeal nerve is very rare. This paper showed the clinical manifestation and management of such a case, and a systematic literature review was also performed. This case has very useful clinical practice meanings for residents and medical students, including physicians and surgeons. Surgical excision with opening the capsule and shelling out the tumor is the treatment of choice. If the nerve is not able to be preserved, end-to-end recurrent laryngeal nerve anastomosis may be a simple and minimally invasive reconstruction procedure to improve phonation.