Schwannoma of the maxilla: Report of a case

Abstract

Schwannoma (neurilemmoma, neurinoma) is a benign tumor originating from the Schwann cell of neurilenuna, which had been reported to occur rarely in the oral cavity. Recently, we experienced one large Schwannoma which occurred in the right palatal region of a 12-year-old boy. The tumor was extirpated completely, together with portions of the alveolar and palatal bones. The oral defect, resulting from the extirpation, was reconstructed with a palatal prothesis. The prognosis has been quite good.