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A case report on lingual schwannoma
D P Ramyead1, J Enslin2,3, M J Chokoe Maluleke2,3
1Division of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Summary
This case study describes a rare oral schwannoma, a benign nerve sheath tumor, found at the base of the tongue. Surgical resection proved effective for this unusual presentation of a peripheral nerve tumor.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Neurosurgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Schwannomas are benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors.
- Oral schwannomas are exceptionally rare, accounting for only 1% of reported cases.
- These tumors originate from the Schwann cells of nerve sheaths.
