LINGUAL SCHWANNOMA IN POSTERIOR 1/3 OF TONGUE - A RARE PRESENTATION

Abstract

Trupti Vyasrao Katti1, Anand Shankar Anantharao1, Kajal B. Punyashetty2

ABSTRACT: Schwannomas arise from neural crest derived Schwann cells. They are rare
neoplasms intra-orally and account to 1% of the tumors of head and neck region. Involvement of
posterior one third of tongue is even rarer, in incidence.
 

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