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Case Report

RMJ. 2012; 37(1): 66-67


Schwannoma of the tongue: A case report

Syed Zaifullah, Saleh Khaled Aboud, Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunus, Isa Mohamed Rose, Zara Nasseri.




Abstract

This is a case of 55 years old lady who presented with painless, slow-growing mass over right lateral border of the tongue for eight months duration. Examination revealed 2cm x 2cm mass located at right lateral border of the tongue. Palpation showed a firm, mobile and non-tender mass. Patient undergone complete surgical excision of the mass with primary closure under general anaesthesia. Histopathological examination showed evidence which is consistent with Schwannoma.

Key words: Schwannoma, neurilemmoma, tongue, Lingual






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