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- Title
Neurilemmoma Originating from the Hypoglossal Nerve in the Floor of the Mouth.
- Authors
Del¡lbaŞI, Çagˇri; Kohara, Hiroshi; Takao, Kana; Iida, Seiji; Kogo, Mikihiko
- Abstract
Reports a case of neurilemmoma, a benign, slow-growing and encapsulated tumor, originating from the hypoglossal nerve in the floor of the mouth. Palpitation of a tender, ulcerated, freely moveable mass in the left anterior floor of the mouth along with mild atrophy of the left half of the tongue; Occurrence of neurilemmomas in the oral cavity before treatment; Evaluation of neurogenic tumors through CT and MRI with surgical removal as the treatment of choice.
- Subjects
ACOUSTIC neuroma; HYPOGLOSSAL nerve; MOUTH; MUSCULAR atrophy; MEDICAL imaging systems; SURGERY; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 2004, Vol 34, Issue 1, p73
- ISSN
1300-0144
- Publication type
Article