A Case of Schwannoma Arising from the Right Lateral Tongue

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2007;23(2):192-194.
Published online November 30, 2007.

Ho Hoon Joung;Jun Ho Lee;Chan Hum Park;Young Hee Choi

혀의 우측 측부에 발생한 신경초종 1예

정호훈;이준호;박찬흠;최영희

Abstract

Schwannoma, also named neurilemmoma, is a rare solitary and slow-growing tumor which originates from schwann cells of the nerve sheath. Schwannoma is a well-circumscribed, encapsulated masses that is attached to the nerve but can be separated from it. On microscopic examination, tumors show a mixture of two growth patterns, Antoni A and B. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice. Especially, Schwannoma of the tongue is very rare. We present a case of a 11-year-old child with a schwannoma of the tongue, measuring 1×1cm. During the operation the mass revealed itself as being encapsulated. The tumor was removed and diagnosed pathologi-cally as a schwannoma.

Key Words: Schwannoma, Tongue