Schwannoma over submandibular region: A rare presentation (original) (raw)

Tropical Journal of Medical Research, 2015

Abstract

Schawannomas (neuromas, neurilemmomas) are benign tumors originating from Schwann cells or nerve fiber sheet cells. They are solitary, encapsulated tumors usually attached to, or surrounded by, a nerve. Most schwannomas of the hypoglossal nerve originate from the intracranial portion, but they may extend extracranially. Solitary and extracranial schwannomas are extremely rare. The peripheral hypoglossal schwannomas are extremely rare. Treatment of these tumors depends on the extension of the tumor. We present the case of a 44-year-old male with swelling over left submandibular region. Patient was successfully treated surgically.

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