Schwannoma of the Submandibular Gland: A Rare Case Report
Schwannoma is a slow growing, benign, encapsulated tumour of Schwann cells, which form myelin in peripheral nerves. It is the most common tumour of peripheral nerve, also known as neurilemoma or neurimoma. Schawannomas of head and neck area is common and may arise from peripheral, central or auton...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2016-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7293/16151_CE[Ra]_F(Sh)_PF1(Vi_Om)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Schwannoma is a slow growing, benign, encapsulated tumour of Schwann cells, which form myelin in peripheral nerves. It is the most
common tumour of peripheral nerve, also known as neurilemoma or neurimoma. Schawannomas of head and neck area is common
and may arise from peripheral, central or autonomic nerve but Salivary gland schwannomas are rare extracranial forms. We report a rare
case of schawannoma of submandibular gland which presented with painless swelling in submandibular region, treated by total excision
of submandibular gland. There was no postoperative nerve deficit or recurrence within 9 months of follow up. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |