Neurofibroma of Base Tongue in a Young Boy

Singh, Inderdeep

doi:10.15406/joentr.2015.02.00022

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“…Neurofibromas are a benign nerve sheet neoplasms, which are uncommon in head and neck region. 2,5,6 However, tongue involvement is the most common in this region for neurofibroma, which is presenting as a large mass in an isolated setting. 4,7 Neurofibroma classically originates from one of the terminal branches of the lingual and hypoglossal nerves, however, it is regularly difficult to determine the specific origin of the involved nerves.…”

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“…It is worth mentioning that neurofibroma and Schwannoma appear similar in MRI, but degenerative changes in nerve can be recognized in Schwannoma. 4,6 The definite diagnosis can only be confirmed by histological examination. 6 Most of the neurofibromas are without encapsulated like what we presented in this report.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[1][2][3][4][5] It was reported that only 10% of neurofibromas are associated with neurofibromatosis. 6 Neurofibromatosis can involve almost any organ system. Thus, the signs and symptoms presented may vary widely.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…1,5 Neurofibromas are rare in head and neck location, although they are most common among neural lesion in this region and they may involve any part of oral cavity. 6 Tongue is the most common region, which is presenting as a large mass in an isolated setting. 4,7 The prevalence of oral manifestation of neurofibromatosis was reported 4%-7%.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…8 They can be in different forms in clinicopathology: localized (sporadic or solitary), diffuse, plexiform (less common), and epithelioid. 5,6,9 Localized form develops along a peripheral nerve as a focal mass with well-defined margins without any encapsulated 5 . Solitary form is more frequent (90%).…”

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confidence: 99%

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A Case of 27-Year-Old Localized Solitary Neurofibroma of the Base Tongue; A Case Report

2022

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Introduction: Neurofibromas, benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors, are the most common among neural lesion. Neurofibromas are rare in head and neck location, although it may involve any part of oral cavity. However, tongue is the most common region. Case Presentation: A 27 year-old man was admitted to Otorhinolaryngology Department due to a swelling in the base of his tongue, since two weeks before. This mass was painless, and without any associated symptoms. He was suffered from a mild eating disorder, too. He had no any positive past medical history, and only a large soft 6×5 cm mass was found at the base of his tongue without bleeding in the oral cavity. Excisional biopsy was performed for him under general anesthesia and the tumor was easily enucleated. The final diagnosis was neurofibroma. After the diagnosis of neurofibroma, the physical reexamination revealed a series of café au lait spots on his skin. Conclusion: the neurofibroma should be considered by otorhinolaryngologist, as a differential diagnosis of tongue mass, and more accurate physical examination are recommended for better management.

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confidence: 99%