Ancient neurilemmoma (Schwannoma) of the oral cavity.
Ancient neurilemmoma is a rare lesion of the oral cavity. The present article describes an additional case and discusses some difficulties in its histological diagnosis. The final diagnosis is based on both light and electron microscopy morphology. Immunohistochemical studies are, at present, only of supportive value.
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Section of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Hirschberg
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology