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Multiple schwannomas in the oral floor: case report
Yasutaka Kubota1, Yuta Yanai, Wataru Kumamaru
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Graduate School of Dental Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan. yasu@dent.kyushu-u.ac.jp
The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
|October 19, 2010
Summary
Multiple schwannomas in the oral floor were diagnosed in a 62-year-old man, meeting the criteria for schwannomatosis. This rare condition involves nerve sheath tumors.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Neuropathology
- Oral Medicine
Background:
- Schwannomas are benign nerve sheath tumors.
- Schwannomatosis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by multiple schwannomas.
Observation:
- A 62-year-old male presented with multiple schwannomas.
- The tumors were located in the oral floor.
Findings:
- The patient's condition met the diagnostic criteria for schwannomatosis.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of multiple schwannomas.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of recognizing oral manifestations of schwannomatosis.
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial for patients with schwannomatosis.
