Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Schwannoma of the Tongue Base with Imaging Features and Differential Diagnosis: a Rare Case Report and Literature Review

  • Kim, Tae Kun (Department of Radiology, Eulji University Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Ha Youn (Department of Radiology, Eulji University Hospital) ;
  • Yu, In Kyu (Department of Radiology, Eulji University Hospital) ;
  • Son, Hyun-jin (Department of Pathology, Eulji University Hospital) ;
  • Chang, Dong-sik (Department of Otolaryngology, Eulji University Hospital) ;
  • Jang, Young Do (Department of Otolaryngology, Bon ENT Clinic)
  • Received : 2019.08.14
  • Accepted : 2019.09.04
  • Published : 2019.12.30
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Abstract

Schwannoma or neurilemmoma is a benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor that arises from Schwann cells. Approximately 25-45% of all schwannomas occur in the head and neck regions, and the intraoral presentation of these is only 1%. We report a rare case of a patient presenting tongue base schwannoma with characteristic imaging features on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.

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