Hypoglossal Schowannoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Introduction: Schawannomas (neuromas, neurilemmomas) are benign tumors originating from showann cells or nerve fiber sheet cells. They are solitary, encapsulated tumors usually attached to, or surrounded by a nerve. Case Report: We present a case of left hypoglossal nerve schwannoma in a 19 year old...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology |
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| Online Access: | http://ijorl.mums.ac.ir/pdf_627_ef0e09b1ed8bd2d052b1e86021d8b732.html |
| Summary: | Introduction:
Schawannomas (neuromas, neurilemmomas) are benign tumors originating from showann cells or nerve fiber sheet cells. They are solitary, encapsulated tumors usually attached to, or surrounded by a nerve.
Case Report:
We present a case of left hypoglossal nerve schwannoma in a 19 year old man who was admitted with progressive left tongue atrophy.
Conclusion:
Schwannoma of the hypoglossal nerve usually develops in the intracranial and extracranial portion or both in the intracranial and extracranial components forming a dumbbell shape tumor .The peripheral hypoglossal schwannomas are extremely rare. |
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| ISSN: | 2251-7251 2251-726X |