Neurilemmoma of the Tongue

Neurilemmoma of the Tongue

“…It may occur in any region of the tongue, but most frequently along the lateral border and tip (5 out of 9 in Gnassi and Borrone's series). This supports the theory of trauma occasionally preceding the appearance of the tumour as in the case described by Mercantini and Mopper (1959).…”

Solitary Neurilemmoma of the Face

“…They are known to arise from the neuroectodermal sheath of peripheral nerves. They also occur in the deep soft tissues, bone, stomach, intestine, retroperitoneum, mediastinum, and tongue (1). Of the cranial nerves, the vestibular portion of the eighth nerve is most frequently involved.…”

“…This is known as Antoni Type A tissue; Type B shows no orientation of cells and fibers, but intercellular fluid may result in microcystic degeneration. Varying amounts of both types may occur in the same tumor (1). A highly characteristic feature of neurilemmoma is the presence of Verocay bodies, which consist of nearly homogeneous anucleate material sandwiched between two parallel rows of nuclei or surrounded by an entire circle of palisading nuclei (10).…”

“…Neurilemmoma (Schwannoma) is a benign tumor of Schwarm cells, and is rare in the skin (1,2). It is probably seen more commonly by surgeons than by dermatologists.…”