title: [Differential diagnostic considerations about a tumour on the tongue of a 43-year-old man].
abstract: Schwannomas are benign tumours originating from the Schwann cells that ensheath peripheral nerves. 25-40% of schwannomas are located in the head and neck area, only 1% of these are found in the oral cavity. Schwannomas are slow-growing benign tumours with little or no occurrence of malignant transformation. A case report of a 43-year-old man presenting with a 2 ´ 1.5 cm protruding tumour on the anterior part of the tongue is reported. The patient complained of difficulty eating and a tendency to bite on the tumour. Biopsy showed a benign schwannoma. Total excision in local anaesthesia was performed.
authors.affiliation: Øre-næse-halsafdelingen, Køge Sygehus, Lykkebækvej 1, 4600 Køge. E-mail: elisabetharndal@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Elisabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Arndal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery