Title of article :
A Schwannoma of the Soft Palate in a Child: Histological and Immunohistochemical Features and Surgical Method
Author/Authors :
Rahpeyma, Amin Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery - Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases Research Center - Faculty of Dentistry - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Jafarian, Amir Hosein Department of pathology - Ghaem Hospital - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Khajeh Ahmadi, Saeedeh Department of oral and maxillofacial pathology - Dental Research Center - Faculty of Dentistry - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Sarabadani, Javad Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases - Oral and Maxillofacial Disease Research Center - Faculty of Dentistry - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Introduction:
Schwannoma, or neurilemmoma, is a benign neoplasm of Schwann cells that is extremely rare in the soft palate. Herein we present a case of a soft palate schwannoma presenting with an ulcerated surface and purplish colour in a 12 year-old girl. This report also introduces a successful surgical technique for coverage of the defect left by surgery.
Keywords :
Immunohistochemistry , Schwannoma , Soft palate , Surgical procedures
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
