Abstract
Neurofibroma is a benign tumor originating from nerve bundles composed of Schwann cells and proliferating fibroblasts. While multiple neurofibromas are commonly associated with neurofibromatosis, solitary cases are relatively rare. This report describes a case of a solitary neurofibroma arising in the sublingual gland of a 58-year-old woman. The patient presented with swelling in the floor of the oral cavity beneath the right side of the tongue. She initially visited a local dental clinic and was subsequently referred to our department for further evaluation and treatment. Clinical examination revealed a submucosal mass in the right sublingual floor. Imaging studies demonstrated a well-demarcated, cystic mass confined to the right sublingual gland. Surgical resection of the tumor was performed under local anesthesia. Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of a solitary neurofibroma originating in the sublingual gland. The patient has shown no signs of tumor recurrence following surgery.
