Yun CB, Kim YM, Choi JS, Kim JW. Pediatric schwannoma of the tongue: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9(24): 7212-7217 [PMID: 34540980 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i24.7212]
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Ji Won Kim, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inha University College of Medicine, No. 27 Inhang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon 22212, South Korea. hopefuljw@gmail.com
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Otorhinolaryngology
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Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2021; 9(24): 7212-7217 Published online Aug 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i24.7212
Pediatric schwannoma of the tongue: A case report and review of literature
Chang Bin Yun, Young-Mo Kim, Jeong-Seok Choi, Ji Won Kim
Chang Bin Yun, Young-Mo Kim, Jeong-Seok Choi, Ji Won Kim, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon 22212, South Korea
Author contributions: All authors were involved in the care of patient, writing and corrections and approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Ji Won Kim, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inha University College of Medicine, No. 27 Inhang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon 22212, South Korea. hopefuljw@gmail.com
Received: March 6, 2021 Peer-review started: March 6, 2021 First decision: May 24, 2021 Revised: June 2, 2021 Accepted: July 16, 2021 Article in press: July 16, 2021 Published online: August 26, 2021
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Neurogenic tumors account for about ten percent of all tumors of childhood, and benign tumor originating from Schwann cells is rare in peripheral nerves. Schwannoma of the tongue is quite rare in children.
CASE SUMMARY
We present the case of an 8-year-old male with schwannoma in the anterolateral tongue. The mass was slow-growing for one year with no pain and discomfort. He underwent transoral mass excision under general anesthesia. Gross examination revealed a smooth surfaced, 17 mm × 14 mm × 7 mm sized, encapsulated nodule with a clear resection margin. Schwannoma of the tongue was confirmed by the pathological exam. He reported no motor or sensory change, such as dysgeusia or paresthesia, or phonation difficulty during postoperative 12 mo follow-up.
CONCLUSION
Schwannoma of the tongue is a rare benign neoplasm in childhood. If a painless firm mass is encountered in the tongue of a child, solid tumors like schwannoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis.
Core Tip: Schwannoma of the tongue is a rare benign neoplasm in childhood. If a painless firm mass is encountered in the tongue of a child, solid tumors like schwannoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis. Based on the suspicion of schwannoma, meticulous surgical excision is necessary in terms of functional preservation and preventing recurrence.
