Introduction:
Schawannomas (neuromas, neurilemmomas) are benign tumors originating from showann cells or nerve fiber sheet cells. They are solitary, encapsulated tumors usually attached to, or surrounded by a nerve.
Case Report:
We present a case of left hypoglossal nerve schwannoma in a 19 year old man who was admitted with progressive left tongue atrophy.
Conclusion:
Schwannoma of the hypoglossal nerve usually develops in the intracranial and extracranial portion or both in the intracranial and extracranial components forming a dumbbell shape tumor .The peripheral hypoglossal schwannomas are extremely rare.
Naghibzadeh,M , Faraji Rad,M and Kamandi,S K . (2011). Hypoglossal Schowannoma:
A Case Report and Review of Literature. Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 23(1), 45-50. doi: 10.22038/ijorl.2011.627
MLA
Naghibzadeh,M , , Faraji Rad,M , and Kamandi,S K . "Hypoglossal Schowannoma:
A Case Report and Review of Literature", Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 23, 1, 2011, 45-50. doi: 10.22038/ijorl.2011.627
HARVARD
Naghibzadeh M, Faraji Rad M, Kamandi S K. (2011). 'Hypoglossal Schowannoma:
A Case Report and Review of Literature', Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 23(1), pp. 45-50. doi: 10.22038/ijorl.2011.627
CHICAGO
M Naghibzadeh, M Faraji Rad and S K Kamandi, "Hypoglossal Schowannoma:
A Case Report and Review of Literature," Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 23 1 (2011): 45-50, doi: 10.22038/ijorl.2011.627
VANCOUVER
Naghibzadeh M, Faraji Rad M, Kamandi S K. Hypoglossal Schowannoma:
A Case Report and Review of Literature. Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. 2011;23(1):45-50. doi: 10.22038/ijorl.2011.627
