The neurilemmoma, known to be originated from the sheath of Schwann cells, is a benign and solitary tumor which may occur from any nerve-sheath of the peripheral, sympathetic and cranial nerves except optic and olfactory nerves, which have no
nerve-sheath themselves. Although it occurs most frequently in the head and neck region, the neurilemmoma of the tongue is rare.
Recently, we have experienced a case of neurilemmoma in the base of the tongue in a 22-year-old man. Now we report the case with brief literature review. (Korean J Otolaryngol 38:1, 1995)
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