Solitary Submandibular Schwannoma Mimicking a Salivary Gland Tumor in a Child

• Published in: Medeniyet Medical Journal
• Main Authors: Kim Yew Richard WONG, Ikram HAKIM, Halimuddin SAWALI, Rachel Cui Ai LIM, Nur Kamilia MOHD MOHSIN
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Istanbul Medeniyet University 2024-06-01
• Subjects: submandibular gland neoplasms; neurilemmoma; salivary gland neoplasms
• Online Access: https://jag.journalagent.com/z4/download_fulltext.asp?pdir=medeniyet&un=MEDJ-37729

Tumors occurring in the submandibular space are infrequent among pediatric patients, and benign peripheral nerve tumors in this region are exceptionally rare. This study describes the uncommon occurrence of a schwannoma in the submandibular space in a child and describes its management. A 7-year-old child presented with a gradually enlarging swelling over a 7-month period in the submandibular region, clinically resembling a salivary gland tumor. There were no associated marginal mandibular, lingual, or hypoglossal nerve palsy. The mass was excised completely, and histopathological examination revealed it to be a schwannoma. It is appropriate to consider benign peripheral nerve tumors, such as schwannoma, in the differential diagnosis of submandibular space tumors in children.