Schwannoma of the cheek

Extracranial neurogenic tumors of the head and neck

“…According to reports in the literature, the most common site of extracranial schwannomas in the head and neck is the parapharyngeal region: in fact, these are usually retro-styloid injuries in the carotid space that cause anterior displacement of the fat present in the pre-styloid parapharyngeal space, with bulging of the lateral wall of oropharynx. 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 Other sites in the head and neck, such as the submandibular region, paranasal sinuses, face, and oral cavity, are rare. 16 As for location, cases on the lateral aspect of the neck predominated, and most occurred in the parapharyngeal region.…”