A Rare Convergence: A Case Report on Bilateral Hypoglossal Schwannoma in a Patient with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease 2
This case presents a rare co-occurrence of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2 (CMT2) and schwannoma, shedding light onthe intricate relationship between two neurogenic disorders. CMT is a hereditary sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy whileschwannoma is a benign encapsulated tumor involving Schwann cells. The co-occurrence has been previously described in2 patients in a family with CMT type 1A. Our case reports the first documented instance of the co-occurrence of bilateralhypoglossal schwannoma in CMT2.
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-05-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.59793/f76jqn49
- Primary Topic
- Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
- Type
- article
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- 0.00