Schwannoma of the tongue: a case report with review of literature / 대한악안면성형재건외과학회지
Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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: 17-2017.
Artículo
en Inglés
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| ID: wpr-110648
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Schwannomas (or neurilemmomas) of the tongue are benign, usually solitary, encapsulated masses derived from Schwann cells. Clinical evidence indicates that schwannoma is painless and slow growing. In general, schwannoma is treated by surgical excision. Here, we describe a case of schwannoma of the tongue, include a review of the literature from 1955 to 2016, and provide data on age, gender, location, presenting symptoms, size, and treatment methods. CASE PRESENTATION A 71-year-old female patient presented with a swelling at the base of the tongue of unknown duration. Magnetic resonance images (MRI) showed a large well-circumscribed solid mass and no significant lymph node enlargement. The mass was excised without removing overlying mucosa.CONCLUSIONS:
The authors report a case of lingual schwannoma that was completely removed intraorally without preoperative biopsy. No sign or symptoms of recurrence were observed at 12 months postoperatively.
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Asunto principal:
Recurrencia
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Células de Schwann
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Lengua
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Biopsia
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Ganglios Linfáticos
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Membrana Mucosa
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Neurilemoma
Límite:
Anciano
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Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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