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Neurilemmoma of the Parapharyngeal Space : Report of a Case

Year: 1980

Type: article

Abstract: Benign nerve sheath tumors, including neurilemmoma and neurofibroma, are frequently encountered in oral and perioral location. Neurinomas (also known as neurilemmomas or Schwannomas) are regarded as tumor of Schwann cells. Neurilemmoma of the parapharyngeal region are rare growth. We reported a case of neurilemmoma which occurred in the right parapharyngeal space. The patient was a 63-year-old woman. The tumor was encapsulated, measuring 3.6×6.0×2.5 cm and weighing 29.5 g. The histological examination of the tumor showed a typical neurilemmoma, demons-trating Antoni A and B types of cell pattern.

Source: The Journal of the Kyushu Dental Society

DOI: 10.2504/kds.33.631

Authors: Minoru Kajiyama, Masahiro Dohjyo, Akihiko Ohno, Syuji Terasaka, Takamori Kodama

Institutions: Kyushu University, Kyushu Dental University

Language: English

Topic: Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W613266867

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