Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg.  2017 Jul;39(7):17. 10.1186/s40902-017-0116-2.

Schwannoma of the tongue: a case report with review of literature

• Lee EY
• Kim JJ
• Seok H
• Lee JY

• KMID: 2388366
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.1186/s40902-017-0116-2

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.

Keyword

Schwannoma; Neurilemmoma; Tongue

MeSH Terms

Aged
Biopsy
Female
Humans
Lymph Nodes
Mucous Membrane
Neurilemmoma*
Recurrence
Schwann Cells
Tongue*