A Schwannoma of the Soft Palate in a Child: Histological and Immunohistochemical Features and Surgical Method
oleh: Amin Rahpeyma, Amir Hosein Jafarian, Saeedeh Khajehahmadi, Javad Sarabadani
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| Diterbitkan: | Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2011-01-01 |
Deskripsi
Introduction: Schwannoma, or neurilemmoma, is a benign neoplasm of Schwann cells that is extremely rare in the soft palate. Herein we present a case of a soft palate schwannoma presenting with an ulcerated surface and purplish colour in a 12 year-old girl. This report also introduces a successful surgical technique for coverage of the defect left by surgery.