Carlos Juan Puig Gonzalez, Maria del Rosario Alvarez Mekin, Yaima Guerrero Carranza, Nayelys Labrador Perez, Lianet Camila Menendez Martinez, Giselle Ramos Martínez and Otto Aleman Miranda*

Private Practice, USA

*Corresponding Author: Otto Aleman Miranda, Private Practice, USA.

Received: April 09, 2025; Published: April 30, 2025

Abstract

A 23-year-old male patient with no significant medical history presented with a progressively enlarging lateral cervical mass, characterized by low mobility and tenderness on palpation. The patient reported mild dysphagia.

Case Description: A well-defined mass was observed in the mid-third of the sternocleidomastoid muscle at the level of the hyoid bone. Computed tomography (CT) revealed a hyperintense lesion in the right lateral cervical region, exerting pressure on adjacent vascular structures and the cervical sympathetic chain. Based on clinical and imaging findings, a diagnosis of cervical sympathetic chain schwannoma was established.

Surgical Approach: A right anterolateral cervicotomy was performed, allowing for meticulous dissection and preservation of adjacent vascular and neural structures, with particular attention to the cervical sympathetic plexus. The tumor was successfully resected while maintaining the integrity of surrounding anatomical structures.

Conclusion: This case underscores the critical importance of early and accurate diagnosis, as well as precise surgical management, in treating benign tumors such as cervical sympathetic chain schwannoma. Complete tumor excision, combined with careful preservation of vital structures, ensures a favorable prognosis. Long-term postoperative follow-up remains essential to monitor for potential recurrences or complications.

 Keywords: Cervical Sympathetic Chain Schwannoma; Surgical Resection; Horner’s Syndrome; Neural Preservation

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Citation

Citation: Otto Aleman Miranda., et al. “Rare Neoplasia in the Neck: Schwannoma of the Cervical Sympathetic Chain, Case Report”. Acta Scientific Neurology 8.5 (2025): 30-34.

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