Subcutaneous schwannoma in the head region

Abstract

Schwannoma is a benign neural tumor derived from Schwann cells surrounding the nerves. It occurs primarily in subcutaneous tissues and muscles with a tendency for distal extremities, head, and neck area. Treatment of schwannoma is surgical excision. Lipomas are the most common soft-tissue lesions. A case is presented to increase awareness on differential diagnosis of head and neck subcutaneous masses.

Cutaneous Schwannoma Presenting as a Parotid Tumour - A Case Report and Literature Review

“…These neoplasms can occur at any point along the course of spinal nerves, peripheral nerves and most cranial nerves . (1,2) The schwannona develops within one fascicle of the nerve sheath which then grows to displace the rest of structures within that nerve bundle. Five variants…”