Solitary Neurofibroma at the Base of the Tongue: A Rare …
Here we describe a case of oral solitary neurofibroma appearing unusually from the right side of the base of the tongue leading to mechanical obstruction manifesting as difficulty in deglutition, nasal regurgitation and nasal intonation of voice.
Tongue neurofibroma: An oral manifestation of neurofibromatosis …
Sep 1, 2017 · The present study aims to report a case of tongue neurofibroma as a manifestation of NF type 1, describing its clinical characteristics, diagnostic hypothesis, diagnosis process, histopathological characteristics and treatment.
Neurofibroma: Definition, Types & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Mar 14, 2022 · A neurofibroma is a benign tumor that develops along your nerve cells. Neurofibromas are symptoms of neurofibromatosis, a rare, inherited group of conditions.
Lipomatous Neurofibroma of the Tongue: Report of an …
Lipomatous Neurofibroma (LpNF) is a special subtype of neurofibroma, which includes abundant mature adipoid tissue, and usually presents subcutaneous location [1,2]. We describe herein an exceptionally rare case of LpNF of the tongue.
Manifestations of the tongue in Neurofibromatosis type 1
Three cases of neurofibromas of the tongue in patients with neurofibromatosis type were reported. Results: Our patients showed nodular lesions on the tongue, related to neurofibromas in two patients and plexiform neurofibroma in one patient, respectively.
Neurofibromas of the oral cavity are frequently found on the tongue. The oral lesions seldom transform into sarcoma but may become large enough to interfere with the proper functioning of the tongue, which may be a hindrance to the patient. Diode 940 nm [Ezlase, Biolase, USA] was used for this case.
Isolated Plexiform Neurofibroma of the Tongue - PMC
Isolated plexiform neurofibroma of the tongue is a rare tumor. Here, we present this case for its rare site along with nonassociation with neurofibromatosis, excellent recovery, and no recurrence till date on follow-up.
Sporadic Neurofibroma of the Tongue Unassociated with
Neurofibromas rarely occur within the oral cavity and infrequently involve the tongue. The majority of lingual neurofibromas arise in patients affected by neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Neurofibromas of the tongue unassociated with this disorder are exceedingly uncommon.
Solitary plexiform neurofibroma on the tongue: Case report
Neurofibromas are common in the skin, but uncommon in the oral and maxillofacial region, with the tongue being the most frequent area within the oral cavity, a location similar to the present case.
[Neurofibroma of the tongue] - PubMed
We present a case of Neurofibroma localized in the tongue which appeared as a sessile nodule of 0.3 X 0.4 cm. After extensive surgical ablation there was no further recurrence in 5 years follow-up. Neural sheath tumors are rarely encountered in the oral cavity.