Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

A Schwannoma of the Soft Palate in a Child: Histological and Immunohistochemical Features and Surgical Method

Document Type : Case Report

Authors
Amin Rahpeyma 1
Amir Hosein Jafarian 2
Saeedeh Khajehahmadi 3
Javad Sarabadani 4
1 Assistant Professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
2 Assistant Professor of pathology, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
3 Assistant Professor of oral and maxillofacial pathology, Dental Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
4 Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Oral and Maxillofacial Disease Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
10.22038/ijorl.2011.211
Abstract
Introduction:
Schwannoma, or neurilemmoma, is a benign neoplasm of Schwann cells that is extremely rare in the soft palate. Herein we present a case of a soft palate schwannoma presenting with an ulcerated surface and purplish colour in a 12 year-old girl. This report also introduces a successful surgical technique for coverage of the defect left by surgery.
Keywords
immunohistochemistry
Schwannoma
Soft palate
Surgical procedures
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 24, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
March and April 2012
Pages 95-99