Malignant schwannoma of the lingual nerve : a case report.

Abstract

Malignant schwannomas of the head and neck are rare tumours that offer various diagnostic and therapeutic challenges encompassing the breadth of modern histupatholagy, radiology and surgery, We describe the only reported case oj a de novo malignant schwannoma affecting the lingual nerve. Presenting a review of the literature and using our case for illustration we discuss some of the pertinent features in the management of patients with this condition.

• Authors: N N Patel, T Upile, A Zaman, C R Chowdhury, A K Bhattacharyya
• Journal: Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg) Vol. 52 Issue 4 Pg. 382-5 (Oct 2000) ISSN: 2231-3796 [Print] India
• PMID: 23119733 (Publication Type: Journal Article)