Schwannoma of the Tongue Base with Imaging Features and Differential Diagnosis: a Rare Case Report and Literature Review

Schwannoma (neurilemmoma) of tongue: A rare case presentation and review of literature

“… 3 However, the tongue Schwannoma has a very low prevalence, and few cases have been reported. 4 , 5 , 6 Though the precise etiology of Schwannoma is unknown, some relevant risk factors like chronic irritation, external injury, stress oxidative, exposure to radiation, or genetic susceptibility have been reported in literatures. 7 Schwannomas have a same‐gender preference, and the age range of thirty to fifty years is more likely for its occurrence.…”

“…It has been reported that about a quarter to a half of Schwannomas are found in the head and neck regions, 2 and about 1%–12 % of them are found in the oral cavity 3 . However, the tongue Schwannoma has a very low prevalence, and few cases have been reported 4–6 . Though the precise etiology of Schwannoma is unknown, some relevant risk factors like chronic irritation, external injury, stress oxidative, exposure to radiation, or genetic susceptibility have been reported in literatures 7 .…”