Schwannoma arising from hypoglossal nerve in the submandibular triangle: a case report.

Kumar, S V; Babu, P V S S Vijaya; Prasad, K V Ram; Kumari, K Lakshmi

Kumar, S V; Babu, P V S S Vijaya; Prasad, K V Ram; Kumari, K Lakshmi.

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-165764

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Hypoglossal schwannomas usually develop in the intracranial portion of the brain. The incidence of hypoglossal schwannomas of the submandibular region is extremely rare. Here we report a case of schwannoma arising from the extracranial hypoglossal nerve in the left submandibular region.

Schwannoma; Submandibular region; Hypoglossal nerve

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Language: English Year: 2015 Type: Article