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India | Pathology | Volume 9 Issue 7, July 2020 | Pages: 782 - 784
Schwannoma of Tongue in a Young Patient: A Rare Case Report
Abstract: Schwannomas are rare peripheral benign nerve sheath tumour. Intra oral location is very uncommon (only 1 %of head and neck schwannomas) and in it tongue is the most common intra oral site. It is a well circumscribed encapsulated lesion which rarely infiltrate and metastasize. We report a case of 15-year-old male patient with an asymptomatic swelling in left lateral and upper part of tongue. Histopathology & Immunohistochemisrty examination confirmed the diagnosis complete surgical excision was performed and no recurrence was noted on follow up.
Keywords: schwannoma, schwan cells, solitary lesion, benign neoplasm, surgical excision
How to Cite?: Dr. K. Amarnath, Dr. M. Suresh Kumar, Dr. Sai Chand, Dr. Faisal, "Schwannoma of Tongue in a Young Patient: A Rare Case Report", Volume 9 Issue 7, July 2020, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 782-784, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR20709120245, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR20709120245