Schwannoma is a benign neoplasm originating from Schwann's cell. It involves neurons and axons of peripheral nerves. This tumor has a predilection for the head and neck region, and often occurs as soft tissue lesion. Intraosseous sheath tumors are rare, comprising less than 1% of all bone tumors; the mandible is the most common site. The literature reports only 30 acceptable cases of schwannoma of the mandible. We report a new case of schwannoma that is unusual in its intraosseous localization and the patient's comparatively young age.
Schwannoma of the mandible / Belli, Evaristo; Becelli, Roberto; C., Matteini; Iannetti, Giorgio. - In: THE JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY. - ISSN 1049-2275. - STAMPA. - 8:5(1997), pp. 413-416. [10.1097/00001665-199708050-00015]
Schwannoma of the mandible
BELLI, Evaristo;BECELLI, Roberto;IANNETTI, Giorgio
1997
Abstract
Schwannoma is a benign neoplasm originating from Schwann's cell. It involves neurons and axons of peripheral nerves. This tumor has a predilection for the head and neck region, and often occurs as soft tissue lesion. Intraosseous sheath tumors are rare, comprising less than 1% of all bone tumors; the mandible is the most common site. The literature reports only 30 acceptable cases of schwannoma of the mandible. We report a new case of schwannoma that is unusual in its intraosseous localization and the patient's comparatively young age.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
