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. 1994 Oct;4(4):219–226. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1058958

Schwannoma of Extraocular Nerves

Survey of Literature and Case Report of an Isolated Third Nerve Schwannoma

Wasim Niazi, James E Boggan
PMCID: PMC1661810  PMID: 17171175

Abstract

An unusual case of schwannoma arising from the third cranial nerve in a thirteen year old male is reported. The patient presented with paresis of the right oculomotor nerve and ipsilateral hemiparesis. The clinical features of this case are discussed and the pertinent medical literature reviewed.

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