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Lingual schwannoma
Murat Enoz1, Yusufhan Suoglu, Ridvan Ilhan
1Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Istanbul University, School of Medicine, Turkey. muratenoz@yahoo.com
Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics
|November 14, 2007
Summary
This study reports a rare case of lingual schwannoma, a benign nerve sheath tumor, found in the anterior tongue of a young patient. The tumor was successfully removed using an intraoral surgical method.
Area of Science:
- Oral Pathology
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Schwannomas, also known as neurilemmomas, are benign, encapsulated tumors arising from Schwann cells of the nerve sheath.
- Intraoral schwannomas represent a small subset (1%) of head and neck tumors, with a predilection for the tongue base.
- While lingual schwannomas are infrequently reported, anterior tongue involvement is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A case of a lingual schwannoma is presented in a young individual.
- The tumor was located in the anterior portion of the tongue.
- The lesion was completely excised through an intraoral surgical approach.
Findings:
- The presented case highlights an unusual occurrence of a lingual schwannoma in the anterior tongue.
- Complete surgical excision was achieved via a minimally invasive intraoral route.
- Histopathological confirmation of schwannoma was established post-excision.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of the anatomical distribution of lingual schwannomas.
- Demonstrates the feasibility of intraoral excision for anterior tongue lesions.
- Contributes to the literature on rare benign tumors of the oral cavity.
