Neurilemmoma of the Masseteric Nerve in the Masseter Muscle: A Case Report.
- Author:
Dong Kook SEO
1
;
Yoong Soo KIM
;
Jong Wook LEE
;
Young Chul JANG
;
Suk Joon OH
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea. jwlpsdoc@netsgo.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Neurilemmoma;
Masseter muscle
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Male;
Masseter Muscle*;
Neurilemmoma*;
Recurrence
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
2002;29(1):55-58
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A case is reported of neurilemmoma of the right masseteric nerve in the masseter muscle. We experienced a 34-years-old male patient who had neurilemmoma in the masseter muscle caused by chronic irritation. Special stain using S-100 immunoperoxidase was useful in establishing the diagnosis in this case. The most important aspect of this case is the anatomical site of the neurilemmoma; this tumor was originated from the masseteric nerve and is the first case reported in the masseter muscle. The patient underwent surgical excision of the tumor and no recurrence occured.
