Giant benign schwannoma on scalp causing 'double-head'.

Abstract- Schwannomas are tumors derived from Schwann cells. They are usually small and comparatively rare on scalp. A 25-year old woman presented with huge mass on posterior side of the scalp that gave the appearance of 'double-head'. The mass was excised and reconstruction was achieved by primary closure. Histology proved to be a benign schwannoma. The patient is well at 6-months of follow up. Giant benign schwannoma on scalp is extremely rare. Clinicians that came across the giant tumors of the scalp should suspect this possibility as these tumors have favorable prognosis.

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