Unusual Lingual Swelling –A Case of Schwannoma

Authors

  • Shafinaz M Shafi Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur
  • Andrews C Joseph Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52314/kjent.2025.v4i1.74

Keywords:

Schwannoma, Benign Lesions of Tongue, Neurilemmoma

Abstract

Schwannoma is benign neurogenic neoplasm consisting of Schwann cells which is slow growing and usually found single. Approximately 1-12 % occur intraorally. We report a case of 42 year old male with lingual schwannoma at the tip of tongue, its symptoms. Immunohistochemistry was diagnostic and definitive management was complete surgical removal with tip reconstruction.

Author Biographies

Shafinaz M Shafi, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur

MBBS, Junior Resident
Department of Otorhinolaryngology


Andrews C Joseph, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur

MBBS, MS,  Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology


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Published

2025-07-17

How to Cite

Shafi, S. M., & Joseph, A. C. (2025). Unusual Lingual Swelling –A Case of Schwannoma. Kerala Journal of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, 4(1), 49–51. https://doi.org/10.52314/kjent.2025.v4i1.74

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Volume 4 Issue 1 2025

Section

Case Report / Case Series