ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Nasopharynx
;
Magnetic resonance imaging
;
Neoplasms
;
Cerebellopontine angle
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract In patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, intracranial speread may occur via direct extension from the base of the skull or via perineural spread. Perineural spread usually affects branches of the trigeminal nerve. We describe two patients with recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma, who presented with a solitary mass in the cerebellopontine angle without associated bony destruction. MRI findings mimicked those of acoustic schwannoma. The imaging findings and possible pathways of spread are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00596593