Abstract | INTRODUCTION:
Schwannoma is a relatively uncommon benign tumor that apparently originates from Schwann cells of peripheral nerves. The most common intraoral site is the tongue followed by the palate, floor of mouth, buccal mucosa, lips and the jaws. The preoperative diagnosis is often difficult, and in the majority of cases, the diagnosis can only be made during surgery and by histological study. The immunohistochemistry reveals that the schwannoma cells test positive for S-100 protein. CASE REPORT: The authors report here a case of an intraoral schwannoma situated in the cheek, treated by complete surgical excision. In the present case the schwannoma presented as a slow growing, circumscribed swelling without any particular features to distinguish it from other benign soft-tissue lesions. The final diagnosis was established based on the clinical, histopathologic and immunohistochemical findings. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Pravin N Lambade, Devendra Palve, Dipti Lambade |
Journal | Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery
(J Maxillofac Oral Surg)
Vol. 14
Issue 2
Pg. 327-31
(Jun 2015)
ISSN: 0972-8279 [Print] India |
PMID | 26028854
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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