Tumours arising from the parapharyngeal space are uncommon. The most common tumour arising primarily from this region is a neurogenic tumour, especially Schwannoma. The most common site of origin of a Schwannoma in parapharyngeal space is Vagus nerve. Cervical sympathetic chain (CSC) schwannomas are extremely rare. Here, we discuss a case of a 30-year old female with cervical sympathetic chain schwannoma, the clinical presentation, diagnosis and management.
Keywords: Cervical sympathetic chain; First bite syndrome; Horner syndrome; Neck mass; Parapharyngeal space; Schwannomas.
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