A Case of Schwannoma of the Upper Lip.
- Author:
Jae Hong KIM
1
;
Yoonseok OH
;
Soo Young JEON
;
Seung Phil HONG
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lip;
Neurilemmoma;
Schwannoma
- MeSH:
Extremities;
Head;
Lip;
Mouth Mucosa;
Neck;
Neurilemmoma;
Schwann Cells
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2009;47(9):1087-1089
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Schwannoma, also known as a neurilemmoma, is a benign neurogenic tumor that arises from Schwann cells of the nerve sheath. Usually, it occurs as a slowly-growing, well-circumscribed solitary nodule on the head and neck, trunk, or extremities. However, it is rare on the oral mucosa, especially on the lip. Histologically, the lesion is characterized by an encapsulated nodule that consists of Antoni A cellular tissues with verocay bodies, and Antoni B loose myxoid tissues. Herein, we report a case of a schwannoma of the upper lip, which is a rare location
