A case of a huge neurilemoma considered to arise from the greater palatine nerve

Abstract

Neurilemoma is an uncommon benign tumor of the oral and maxillofacial region. We report a hugeneurilemoma, measuring 40×35mm, in the palate of a 22-year-old man. The lesion was surgically excised withthe patient under general anesthesia. The tumor was confirmed to communicate with the greater palatine nerve atsurgery. Histopathologically, it was diagnosed as a neurilemoma, Antoni A and B type. There has been no recurrenceduring postoperative follow-up of 36 months.