Article
Plexiform schwannoma mimicking a salivary gland tumor: An unusual case report diagnosed in pediatric patient
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SANTOS, J. N. et al. Plexiform schwannoma mimicking a salivary gland tumor: An unusual case report diagnosed in pediatric patient. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, v. 6, p. 317–321, 2011.
1871-4048
10.1016/j.pedex.2011.02.007
Autor
Santos, Jean Nunes dos
Gurgel, Clarissa Araújo Silva
Ramos, Eduardo Antônio Gonçalves
Pereira Júnior, Fernando Bastos
Rebello, Iêda Margarida Crusoé
Oliveira, Márcio Campos
Resumen
Plexiform schwannomas are extremely rare in the oral cavity. We report here the case of a 3-year-old
child with plexiform schwannoma located in the hard palate. The tumor presented as a slowly growing
nodule of about 6 months duration, mimicking clinically a salivary gland tumor. No signs of recurrence
were observed after one year of follow-up. Benign peripheral nerve and salivary gland tumors should be
included in the differential diagnosis of nodular lesions occurring in children.