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World J Clin Cases. Jun 26, 2023; 11(18): 4438-4445
Published online Jun 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i18.4438
Removal of unexpected schwannoma with superficial parotidectomy using modified-Blair incision and superficial musculoaponeurotic system folding: A case report
Ha-Jong Nam, Hwan Jun Choi, Je-Yeon Byeon, Syeo-Young Wee
Ha-Jong Nam, Syeo-Young Wee, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital, Gumi-si 39371, Gyeonsangbuk-do, South Korea
Hwan Jun Choi, Je-Yeon Byeon, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan-si 31151, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
Author contributions: Nam HJ contributed to manuscript writing, visualization, and data collection; Byeon JY contributed to conceptualization and methodology; Choi HJ contributed to project administration; Wee SY contributed to manuscript review, editing, and supervision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Soonchunhyang Research Fund, No. 2023-0030.
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Corresponding author: Syeo-Young Wee, MD, PhD, Doctor, Professor, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital, 1 Gongdan-ro 179, Gumi-si 39371, Gyeonsangbuk-do, South Korea. 94061@schmc.ac.kr
Received: April 15, 2023
Peer-review started: April 15, 2023
First decision: April 28, 2023
Revised: May 8, 2023
Accepted: May 23, 2023
Article in press: May 23, 2023
Published online: June 26, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Schwannoma in the face region is a rare type of tumor that originates from the Schwann cells of ectodermal origin. It can develop in any cranial nerve but rarely originates from peripheral nerves. Masses in the cheek region are usually suspected to be of parotid gland origin, and preventive parotidectomy is usually performed. In our case, the mass was initially diagnosed as arising from the parotid gland, but was finally confirmed to be a schwannoma. Therefore, we should keep in mind the possibility of schwannoma, although rare.