ORAL PATHOLOGY: Schwanoma

Schwannoma:
Etiology: It is derived from schwann cells
Clinical features:
It is an encapsulated submucosal mass
Asymptomatic lump
Occurs at any age
Tongue is the most common location
Bony lesion produce a well-defined radiolucent lesion
Slow growing but may undergoe a sudden increase (hemorrhage)
Histopathology: Spindle cells either organized (palisaded waves) or haphazardly distributed
Treatment: Surgical excision
 
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