Schwannoma with an Uncommon Upper Lip Location and Literature Review. (26th February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bayindir, Tuba; Kalcioglu, M. Tayyar; Cicek, Mehmet T.; Karadag, Nese; Karaman, Abdurrahman
• Other Names: Harimaya A. Academic Editor.; Perez N. Academic Editor.; Wang L.-F. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-02-26
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/363049
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Schwannomas are usually single, encapsulated, and benign tumors of the nerve sheath that arise from the perineural Schwann cells. Schwannomas are mostly seen in the fourth decade. Despite its location in the head and neck region is 25–45%, lip location of schwannoma are very rare. We present a case of a upper lip schwannoma in the pediatric age and review the literature.