Schwannoma of Tongue：A Case Report and Review

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2010;26(2):228-231.
Published online November 30, 2010.

Won Il Lee;Hong Jun Kim;Young Joon Seo;Kyung Jin Roh;Eun Chang Choi;Hyun Jun Hong

혀에 발생한 신경초종 1예 및 고찰

이원일;김홍준;서영준;노경진;최은창;홍현준

Abstract

Schwannoma is a relatively uncommon, slow-growing benign tumor that is derived apparently from the Schwann cell. Tongue originated schwannomas are exceedingly rare within 1% and therefore often are not immediately included in the differential diagnosis and oral cavity tumors. In the current study, authors report a case of a schwannoma located at the tongue of a 49 years old patient treated by complete surgical excision. The patient is under clinical control, with no signs of recurrence even after 6 months.

Key Words: Schwannoma, Excision, Tongue mass