A Case of Schwannoma Originated from Hypoglossal Nerve

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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2002;18(2):207-210.
Published online November 30, 2002.

Hae Dong Yang;Ju Wan Kang;Seong Soo Kim;Yoon Mi Jin

설하신경 기원의 신경초종 1례

양해동;강주완;김성수;진윤미

Abstract

Schwannoma is a relatively rare benign tumor which may occur from nerve sheath of the peripheral, sympathetic and cranial nerves and so on except optic and olfactory nerves which have no nerve sheath themselves. Although it occur most frequently in the head and neck region especially in the acoustic nerve, the schwannoma originated from the motor nerves including hypoglossal nerve is very rare. Recently, we have experienced a case of schwannoma originated from hypoglossal nerve in a 47-year-old female. We report this case with literature review.

Key Words: Schwannoma, Hypoglossal nerve

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