| Period | 2011-06-01~2011-06-30 |
|---|---|
| Diagnosis | Schwannoma |
| Clinical information | M/26 C.C: Painful mass in the tongue right ventral surface No metastatic LN noted in both sides of neck |
| Discussion | Answer: Schwannoma Benign tumor derived from Schwann cells Etiology unknown Head and neck (25?5%), intracranial region (m/c), extracranial region rare?tongue relatively high 2nd and 3rd decades of life No gender predilection Recurrence rare after complete resection Mobile portion > base of the tongue |
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