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Published in: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1/2017

Open Access 01-12-2017 | Case report

Schwannoma of the tongue: a case report with review of literature

Authors: Eun-Young Lee, Jae-Jin Kim, Hyun Seok, Ja-Youn Lee

Published in: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Issue 1/2017

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Abstract

Background

Schwannomas (or neurilemmomas) of the tongue are benign, usually solitary, encapsulated masses derived from Schwann cells. Clinical evidence indicates that schwannoma is painless and slow growing. In general, schwannoma is treated by surgical excision.
Here, we describe a case of schwannoma of the tongue, include a review of the literature from 1955 to 2016, and provide data on age, gender, location, presenting symptoms, size, and treatment methods.

Case presentation

A 71-year-old female patient presented with a swelling at the base of the tongue of unknown duration. Magnetic resonance images (MRI) showed a large well-circumscribed solid mass and no significant lymph node enlargement. The mass was excised without removing overlying mucosa.

Conclusions

The authors report a case of lingual schwannoma that was completely removed intraorally without preoperative biopsy. No sign or symptoms of recurrence were observed at 12 months postoperatively.
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Metadata
Title
Schwannoma of the tongue: a case report with review of literature
Authors
Eun-Young Lee
Jae-Jin Kim
Hyun Seok
Ja-Youn Lee
Publication date
01-12-2017
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 2288-8586
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40902-017-0116-2

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