Exploring Vidian Nerve Schwannomas: A Case Report and Literature Review.

This article in the Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part B. Skull Base explores a rare case of a Vidian nerve schwannoma in a 45-year-old woman who underwent successful endoscopic endonasal surgery for tumor resection. The surgery required a transpterygoid approach due to the challenging location of the mass in the lateral recess of the sphenoid sinus. The article highlights the difficulty in diagnosing Vidian nerve schwannomas and the importance of utilizing extended endoscopic skull base approaches for better outcomes. The authors emphasize the potential morbidity associated with these benign tumors due to their impact on surrounding structures like the optic nerve. [Extracted from the article]