A Case of Multiple Hypoglossal Neurilemmomas in the Submandibular Space.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2009.52.8.701
- Author:
Soon Ho YOO
1
;
Eun Jung LEE
;
Yoon Soo YANG
;
Ki Hwan HONG
Author Information
1. Depratment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Medical School, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea. imaima97@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Multiple neurilemmoma;
Hypoglossal nerve
- MeSH:
Cranial Nerves;
Head;
Hypoglossal Nerve;
Neck;
Neurilemmoma;
Olfactory Nerve;
Optic Nerve;
Peripheral Nerves;
Schwann Cells;
Spinal Nerve Roots
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2009;52(8):701-703
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Neurilemmoma is a benign tumor which is known to originate from the myelin-producing Schwann cells of the spinal nerve root, peripheral nerve and all kinds of cranial nerves except the optic nerve and olfactory nerve. Approximately, 25% to 40% of all neurilemmomas are found in the neural structures of the head and neck. Neurilemmoma of the 12th cranial nerve is rare ; multiple neurilemmoma is even more rare. Recently, the authors experienced a case of multiple (x3) hypoglossal neurilemmoma in the submandibular space. The tumor was removed completely and verified histopathologically as neurilemmoma.
