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KMID : 0356820070230020192
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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology
2007 Volume.23 No. 2 p.192 ~ p.194
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A Case of Schwannoma Arising from the Right Lateral Tongue
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Joung Ho-Hoon
Lee Jun-Ho
Park Chan-Hum
Choi Young-Hee
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Abstract
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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{times}1cm. During the operation the mass revealed itself as being encapsulated. The tumor was removed and diagnosed pathologically as a schwannoma.
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KEYWORD
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Schwannoma, Tongue
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