Schwannoma at the Base of Tongue: A Case Report
Phakdee Sannikorn*, Puangmali Praweswararat, Sakchai Jitpakdee and Ruthairat Suphareokthaweechai
Abstract:
Schwannomas (also known as Neurilemmomas) are benign nerve sheath tumor which can arise from any myelinated nerve. Base of tongue schwannomas are rare and manifest with vague symptoms resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment. Histologic identification of Antoni A and B areas with strong and diffuse S-100 staining, confirm the pathological diagnosis of schwannoma.
Phakdee Sannikorn*, Puangmali Praweswararat, Sakchai Jitpakdee and Ruthairat Suphareokthaweechai
Abstract:
Schwannomas (also known as Neurilemmomas) are benign nerve sheath tumor which can arise from any myelinated nerve. Base of tongue schwannomas are rare and manifest with vague symptoms resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment. Histologic identification of Antoni A and B areas with strong and diffuse S-100 staining, confirm the pathological diagnosis of schwannoma.
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