Neurilemmoma of the vagus nerve. A case report and brief literature review.

A case of neurilemmoma of the vagus nerve is reported. The patient is alive and well 8 years following resection. The term "neurilemmoma" is the preferred nomenclature. The disease presentation, differential diagnosis, and the surgical approach is discussed. The proper treatment for this tumor is surgical removal with preservation of the vagus nerve if possible and reanastomosis and/or nerve grafting if that is not possible.