Unmasking Hypoglossal Nerve Schwannomas Mimicking Submandibular Salivary Gland Tumors: Case Report of a Rare Presentation and Surgical Management

被引：1

作者：

Parisi, Federica Maria ^{[1
]}

Maniaci, Antonino ^{[2
]}

Broggi, Giuseppe ^{[3
]}

Salvatorelli, Lucia ^{[3
]}

Caltabiano, Rosario ^{[3
]}

Lavina, Roberto ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Catania, Dept Med & Surg Sci & Adv Technol GF Ingrassia, ENT Sect, I-95125 Catania, Italy

[2] Univ Enna Kore, Fac Med & Surg, I-94100 Enna, Italy

[3] Univ Catania, Dept Med & Surg Sci & Adv Technol GF Ingrassia, Anat Pathol, I-95125 Catania, Italy

来源：

SURGERIES | 2023年 / 4卷 / 04期

关键词：

schwannoma; submandibular; surgery; facial nerve; neck; tumor; case report; SHEATH TUMORS;

D O I：

10.3390/surgeries4040051

中图分类号：

R61 [外科手术学];

学科分类号：

摘要：

Background: Schwannomas are solitary neurogenic tumors originating from the myelin-producing cells of the neural sheath. Hypoglossal nerve schwannomas are exceedingly rare, particularly those extracranially originating and mimicking a submandibular salivary gland tumor. Methods: We report the case of a 31-year-old female who presented to our ENT department with a painless swelling in her left submandibular region that has persisted for approximately five months. Discussion: Due to the rarity of these tumors and their unique nature, a comprehensive diagnostic workup is imperative for accurate diagnosis. Surgical excision remains the gold standard treatment. Conclusions: Extracranial hypoglossal nerve schwannomas represent a rare clinical entity requiring a thorough diagnostic process for precise identification. The preferred treatment strategy for managing hypoglossal gland schwannomas involves complete tumor excision while preserving the facial nerve.

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