Radiographic Prediction of the Nerve Origin of Neck Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors

Postoperative nerve palsy is a major complication following resection of neck peripheral nerve sheath tumors. This study is a retrospective cohort aimed to predict the nerve origin of neck peripheral nerve sheath tumors. Accurate preoperative identification of the nerve origin can improve surgical outcomes and patient counseling

Inclusion Criteria:Patients with clinical diagnosis of neck peripheral nerve sheath tumors.Patients received surgery January 2008 and December 2022.The nerve origin of peripheral nerve sheath tumor must be intraoperatively confirmed.Exclusion Criteria:Previous anterior neck surgery.Malignant disease.Prior neck radiation.Undetermined intraoperative nerve origin.