Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Science Communicator Platform

Stay connected! Follow us on X network (Twitter):
Share this content! On (X network) By
Intraosseous Ancient Schwannoma: A Rare Case in the Mandible and a Literature Review Publisher



Kardouni Khoozestani N1 ; Motieelangroudi M2 ; Salehi A3 ; Ranji P4
Authors
Show Affiliations
Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry and Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Rare Tumors Published:2021


Abstract

Schwannoma, otherwise known as neurilemmoma, is a benign tumor that originates from Schwann cells. Ancient Schwannoma is a long-standing Schwannoma with degenerative and xanthomatous changes. The Head and neck region is one of the most common sites for nerve sheath tumors but Involvement of the jaw is a considerably infrequent event. We report a rare case of intraosseous ancient Schwannoma of the mandible in a 24-year-old male patient which was initially misdiagnosed with carcinoma. The clinical features, radiographic findings, and treatment plan are discussed. Furthermore, a thorough literature review demonstrated nine published cases of intra-osseous ancient Schwannoma with their summarized features. Recognition of various histopathologic features of ancient Schwannoma is essential to prevent over-treatment. © The Author(s) 2021.