AN UNUSUAL PRESENTATION OF A LINGUAL SCHWANNOMA AT THE TIP OF THE TONGUE - A CASE REPORT
Dr. Anil S. Krishna, Dr. Bilahari N.* and Dr. Savithry
ABSTRACT
Schwannomas are rare, solitary benign neoplasms of Schwann cells of the peripheral nerve sheath.25-40% of schwannomas occur in head and neck with 1% of occurrence in oral cavity Majority of the intraoral schwannomas are located on the tongue. Less commonly buccal mucosa, palate, floor of the mouth, gingiva and lips are also affected. Eventhough lateral dorsal and ventral surfaces of tongue are commonly affected, involvement of tip of the tongue is comparatively rare.
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