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
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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
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Core Tip

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.