Cellular Schwannoma of Buccal Mucosa: A Rare Histopathological Variant
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Introduction:
Schwannoma (Neurilemmoma) is a benign neoplasm that develop from schwann cells in the peripheral nerve sheath. It commonly occurs as an encapsulated, slow-growing and generally solitary lesion. Cellular schwannoma is a rare histopathological variant of schwannoma. Case Presentation Here, we discuss a case of 44-year-old female patient who reported with the chief complaint of swelling in the left upper back cheek region for the past 2 years. Histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis confirmed the diagnosis as cellular schwannoma. Management and prognosis Surgical excision of the lesion was performed and no recurrence was reported after 1 year of follow up.Conclusion:
Cellular schwannoma a rare intraoral benign tumor, needs to be differentiated from other malignant tumor with a careful approach for a prompt diagnosis and proper management of the lesion
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Year:
2022
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