Abstract
•Schwannoma is a benign nerve sheath tumor that can arise from any myelinated nerve fiber.•Nasal septal schwannoma is rare, and only 32 cases have been reported in the literature.•The diagnosis of the nasal septal schwannoma primarily depends on histopathological examination.•Endoscopic endonasal excision of the mass is considered the ideal treatment for such pathology, with rare postoperative recurrence.
Introduction: Sinonasal schwannoma accounts for only 4% of head and neck nerve sheath tumors. Schwannoma of the nasal septum is still the rarest, with only few cases previously reported.
Case presentation: This study presents the case of a 64-year-old Saudi female of the Eastern Province who presented a several-month history of unilateral progressive nasal obstruction and recurrent episodes of epistaxis. The diagnosis of nasal septal schwannoma was made on the basis of a histopathological examination. The case was managed successfully by endoscopic endonasal excision with no postoperative recurrence.
Discussion: Nasal septal schwannoma is rare and has only 32 reported cases. Diagnosis primarily depends on histopathological examination. Endoscopic endonasal excision of the mass is considered the ideal treatment for such pathology.
Conclusion: Schwannoma of the nasal septum is rare. However, it should be included as a differential diagnosis in a patient presenting with a unilateral nasal mass.