{Reference Type}: Case Reports
{Title}: Combined open maxillectomy and endoscopic endonasal resection of a giant V2 trigeminal schwannoma.
{Author}: Ordóñez-Rubiano EG;Gamboa-Oñate CA;Sánchez-Rentería S;Acelas-González GE;Gómez JG;Baquero R;
{Journal}: Acta Neurochir (Wien)
{Volume}: 166
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2024 Jun 1
{Factor}: 2.816
{DOI}: 10.1007/s00701-024-06143-6
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Trigeminal schwannoma is a rare type of tumor that arises from the Schwann cells of the trigeminal nerve.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>We present a case of a patient with a giant V2 trigeminal schwannoma with painful swelling in the left maxilla. A complete resection using a combined open maxillectomy and endoscopic endonasal approach was performed.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to perform a combined open and endoscopic approach for safe resection while preserving adequate speech and swallowing.