Intra-oral schwannoma: Case report and literature review

• Main Authors: Martins Manoela (Author), Anunciato de Jesus Luciane (Author), Fernandes Kristianne (Author), Bussadori Sandra (Author), Taghloubi Saad (Author), Martins Marco Antonio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Schwannoma is a relatively uncommon, slow-growing benign tumor that is derived apparently from the Schwann cells. The tongue is the most common site, followed by the palate, floor of mouth, buccal mucosa, lips, and jaws. It can present itself at any age. Usually, this lesion is not taken into accoun...