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An Ancient Schwannoma of Hard Palate

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Schwannomas are the most common benign nerve sheath tumours arising from Schwann cells. Intraoral schwannomas are rare and most common site and in oral cavity hard palate is a very rare site. Case report: Here we present a 16 year old boy who presented with a hard palate swelling of 6 month duration. Cytology was negative and completely excision was done. Histopathology proved as ancient schwannoma. He was followed up for 1 year with no signs of recurrence. Discussion: Any schwannoma with the histologic degenerative changes and cytologic atypia is known as ancient schwannoma. Treatment of this neoplasm is surgical excision with very low rate of recurrence. Malignant transformation has not been described for the ancient variant of schwannoma.

Source: Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery

DOI: 10.47210/bjohns.2024.v32i2.119

Authors: Nayana V G, Akshatha Shetty, Sai manohar S, Roshni Babu

Institution: Yenepoya University

Language: English

Topic: Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $60