A misdiagnosed case of neurinoma of the 8th cranial nerve and adult respiratory distress syndrome.

Abstract

A case of a 81-year old female patient with a clinically non-verified neurinoma of the 8th cranial nerve is presented. According to symptoms and radiological examinations, esophageal neoplasm with esophago-tracheal fistula was suspected. The patient died on the 4th day after radiological examination due to progressive respiratory failure. Autopsy revealed neurinoma of the 8th cranial nerve as well as adult respiratory distress syndrome due to aspiration of the radiological contrast medium.