Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
May 2021
Objective: The aim of this study is to identify clinicopathologic features associated with positive margins after surgical treatment of cutaneous melanoma of the head and neck (CMHN).
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Setting: National Cancer Database.
Introduction: Cervical Sympathetic Chain Schwannomas (CSCS) of the carotid sheath are rare neoplasms that can be misdiagnosed on imaging. The following case documents a rare incident of a misdiagnosed CSCS with unusual outcomes of permanent Horner's syndrome and facial pain.
Presentation Of Case: A 36-year-old female presented with a slow-growing neck mass.