A case of a relatively large neurilemmoma found in the left cheek

Abstract

Neurilemmoma is a common benign tumor related to neurogenic tissue in the oral and maxillofacial region. Herein, we report on a case of this tumor measuring 80×50×30 mm and located at the left cheek, a relatively uncommon site. The features of this case are summarized as an asymmetric appearance related to overgrowth, absorption of maxilla radiologically, and mixed type in Antoni classification pathologically.
We reviewed the relevant literature related to tumors found in buccal-pterygopalatine fossa-infratemporal fossa area published in Japan over the last thirty-one years. Females were predominant, their average age was 37.7 years old, and a pathologically mixed type in Antoni classification was common.