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Intraoral view of a tumor arising from the ventral surface of the tongue.

Intraoral view of a tumor arising from the ventral surface of the tongue.

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Figure 1: Intraoral view of a tumor arising from the ventral surface of...
Figure 2: T2W MRI scan showing a hyperintense well demarcated lesion...
Figure 3: Intra-operative picture showing excision of tongue schwannoma.
Figure 4: 100x magnification H&E stain showing spindle shaped cells...
Figure 5: HPE 400x magnification showing spindle shaped cells.
KTP 532 laser excision of lingual schwannoma: a case report
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  • Apr 2021
Schwannoma is a benign slow-growing tumour that arises from Schwann cells of the peripheral nerve sheath. The head and neck are common locations of this neoplasm. Intraoral schwannoma is uncommon, with the tongue being the most common site. The tumor can remain asymptomatic for a long period of time. The patient may present with symptoms such as a...
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... 26-years-old lady complained of mild pain, swelling under the tongue and slight difficulty in speaking for three months. Intraoral examination revealed a firm, indurated nodule of 2×2×1 cms in the undersurface of the tongue (Figure 1). There was no ulceration over the swelling. ...