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Tongue

Tongue

The human tongue is a fascinating and complex organ, responsible for various essential functions such as swallowing, speech, and taste. It is also subject to various conditions and diseases. In this article, we delve into the anatomy of the tongue, its roles, and some common conditions that can affect it.
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A thorough mouth assessment, including inspection and palpation of the lips, gums, tongue, tonsils, uvula, and pharynx, is crucial in detecting potential health issues. Diseases ranging from oral cancer to systemic conditions like diabetes could be identified early through careful oral examination. This article provides a detailed guide on conducting a comprehensive mouth assessment.
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The inspection begins with visually examining the mouth for symmetry, color, and size.

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Tongue Base Schwannoma.

Swati Tandon¹, Ravi Meher², Aditi Chopra²

¹Department of Otolaryngology and Head, Neck Surgery, BL Taneja Block, MAM College and Assoc. LN Hospital, New Delhi, India.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India

|November 20, 2019

Summary

This study reports a rare case of a large tongue base schwannoma in a young female. Surgical intervention via lateral pharyngotomy successfully managed the airway risk associated with this rare tumor.

Keywords:

Lateral pharyngotomy Schwanomma Tongue base

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Area of Science:

Oncology
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Pathology

Background:

Schwannomas are nerve sheath tumors, with intraoral presentation being uncommon.
Tongue base schwannomas constitute a rare subset of head and neck schwannomas, with limited documented cases.
Large tongue base schwannomas present a significant risk to the patient's airway, necessitating prompt diagnosis and management.

Observation:

A 25-year-old female presented with a rare case of tongue base schwannoma.
The tumor's size posed a potential threat to the airway.
The patient underwent surgical management for the condition.

Findings:

The case involved a rare occurrence of a tongue base schwannoma.
Surgical intervention was performed using a lateral pharyngotomy approach.
The management focused on mitigating airway compromise.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of early recognition and intervention for tongue base schwannomas.
Lateral pharyngotomy is presented as a viable surgical approach for managing such rare tumors.
Further research into the optimal management strategies for tongue base schwannomas is warranted.