Tongue Base Schwannoma Presenting with Dyspnea


Ağırbaş S., Bozan N.

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/scs.0000000000011184
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, MEDLINE
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Norilemmoma, schwannoma, tongue base
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Schwannoma is a benign nerve sheath tumor arising from Schwann cells. Its exact etiology remains known. Tongue base schwannoma is a remarkably rare form of schwannoma. Although it often presents with dysphagia and swelling, it may cause obstructive airway problems as its size increases. Since it affects all age groups, its differential diagnosis typically includes congenital, infectious masses, and benign/malignant neoplasia of vascular and mesenchymal origin. In this study, the authors report on a 43-year-old patient with tongue base schwannoma, and the authors also review the cases reported in the literature over the last 60 years in terms of mass size, primary presenting complaint, and surgical techniques preferred in the studies.