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Sublingual hypoglossal neurilemmoma. Case report
A Drevelengas1, I Kalaitzoglou, N Lazaridis
1Department of Radiology, G. Papanikolaou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Australian Dental Journal
|December 16, 1998
Summary
Neurilemmomas are rare tumors of the hypoglossal nerve. This report details an unusual case of a hypoglossal neurilemmoma found in the sublingual space, discussing diagnostic considerations for sublingual masses.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Neurilemmomas, also known as schwannomas, are benign nerve sheath tumors.
- Neurilemmomas originating from the peripheral hypoglossal nerve are exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A unique case of a neurilemmoma arising from the peripheral hypoglossal nerve is presented.
- The tumor was specifically located within the sublingual space, a highly unusual anatomical site for this neoplasm.
Findings:
- The case highlights the diagnostic challenges associated with sublingual mass lesions.
- Differential diagnosis for masses in this region must include rare nerve sheath tumors.
Implications:
- This report expands the known anatomical locations for hypoglossal neurilemmomas.
- Accurate diagnosis of sublingual masses requires consideration of uncommon neoplastic entities.