Lingual Schwannoma: A Case Report

  • Manish Munjal Deptt of ENTHNS, Dayanand Medical college and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
  • Archana Arora Senior Resident, Deptt of ENTHNS, Dayanand Medical college and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
  • Damanpreet Singh Junior Resident, Deptt of ENTHNS, Dayanand Medical college and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
  • Gopika Talwar Junior Resident, Deptt of ENTHNS, Dayanand Medical college and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
  • Japsimran Nagpal Dayanand Medical college and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Keywords: schwannoma, neurilemmoma, antoni A and B

Abstract

Schwannomas are benign nerve sheath tumors uncommonly seen in the oral cavity. The etiology is largely unknown and there is no sex predilection and can occur in a vast age group. Magnetic Resonance Imaging is the investigation of choice and transoral resection allows for removal of this tumor in a vast majority of cases. Malignant transformation in these tumors is exceedingly rare. Reported here is a 2x2 cm schwannoma on the lateral border of the tongue , in a 19 yr old male for the last  8 months. Complete transoral excision with primary closure was carried out. Histopathological examination of the surgical specimen revealed features of schwannoma. DOI: 10.21276/AABS.1457 

Author Biography

Manish Munjal, Deptt of ENTHNS, Dayanand Medical college and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Professor and Head

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Published
2017-04-21
Issue
Vol 4 No 2 (2017)
Section
Case Reports

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