Schwannoma as a rare cause of syncope: A case report
Abstract
Syncope is a loss of consciousness due to transient global cerebral hypoperfusion and characterized by rapid onset, short term and spontaneous complete recovery. The cases with syncope need to be carefully and thoroughly evaluated. Our patient who is 56 year old male was admitted with complaints of syncope and hand numbness. We presented mediastinal schwannoma as a rare cause of syncope in our case.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Surgery , Clinical Sciences , Internal Diseases
Journal Section
Case Report
Publication Date
May 1, 2018
Submission Date
March 9, 2018
Acceptance Date
April 8, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 2 Number: 2
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