Submandibular approach for excision of a large schwannoma in the base of the tongue

Remco De Bree; Gerrit Jan Westerveld; Ludwig E. Smeele

doi:10.1007/s004050050241

Submandibular approach for excision of a large schwannoma in the base of the tongue

Remco De Bree, Gerrit Jan Westerveld, Ludwig E. Smeele

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Abstract

A 24-year-old Turkish woman is described, who gradually developed progressive swallowing problems over 6 months due to a tumor in the base of the tongue. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a large well-circumscribed solid mass. Histopathological examination of an incisional biopsy showed a schwannoma. The tumor was completely removed through a submandibular approach. The postoperative course was uneventful and her complaints disappeared. The submandibular approach used gave an excellent exposure of the base of tongue with a less obvious scar than a lip-splitting incision.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	283-286
Number of pages	4
Journal	European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
Volume	257
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s004050050241
Publication status	Published - 2000
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Base of tongue neoplasms
Schwannoma
Submandibular visor flap

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Submandibular approach for excision of a large schwannoma in the base of the tongue

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