Resumen

ROBLES-DIAZ, José F.. Hypoglossal Schwannoma Déjerine Syndrome with complete response: A rare presentation with literature review. Gac. mex. oncol. [online]. 2022, vol.21, suppl.1, pp.29-33.  Epub 11-Sep-2023. ISSN 2565-005X.  https://doi.org/10.24875/j.gamo.22000109.

A 17-year-old woman with no significant history, with symptoms of right hypoglossal nerve palsy, hemiparesis and alteration of left proprioceptive sensitivity, with a magnetic resonance that shows a hyperintense mass on T2, dependent on the right hypoglossal duct, and microscopy shows Verocay bodies. Diagnosing as medial bulbar syndrome due to hypoglossal schwannoma, she received radiotherapy at a dose of 54Gy in conventional fractionation. And obtaining a complete imaging response 4 years after treatment, with neurological improvement.

Palabras llave : Hypoglossal schwannoma; Hypoglossal nerve palsy; Brainstem; Skull base mass; Déjerine syndrome; Radiotherapy.