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Management of an Intralingual Ancient Schwannoma

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Schwannomas are benign tumors arising from Schwann cells. Lingual schwannomas are exceedingly rare and usually present as painless, slow-growing masses, usually of the oral tongue or tongue base, with symptoms such as dysphagia, discomfort, and, in some cases, airway compromise. The standard of care is surgical excision via a transoral approach. In this case, we discuss an intralingual ancient schwannoma presenting with dysphagia, discomfort, and throat fullness that was subsequently excised with excellent functional outcomes.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.115770

Authors: Harris Syed, Bailey Balouch, Upasana Joneja, Yekaterina Shapiro

Institutions: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Cooper University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7208747930