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The “ancient” variant of schwannomas is a rare subtype of a benign encapsulated neoplasm of nerve sheath. A review of current literature has revealed several reported sites but not in the hypopharynx. Here we report such a hypopharyngeal tumour arising in a 32 year old man, paying particular attention to the potential diagnostic difficulties.
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Parvathidevi, G.K., Panduranga, C. & Munishwar, G.B. “Ancient” Schwannoma of Hypopharynx: A Case Report with Review of Literature. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 63, 60–61 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-010-0068-7
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