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Schwannoma arising from hypoglossal nerve in the submandibular triangle: a case report

Int J Res Med Sci. 2015;3(2):513-515.DOI10.5455/2320-6012.ijrms20150228

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Abstract

Hypoglossal schwannomas usually develop in the intracranial portion of the brain. The incidence of hypoglossal schwannomas of the submandibular region is extremely rare. Here we report a case of schwannoma arising from the extracranial hypoglossal nerve in the left submandibular region.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
  2. Department of Biochemistry, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
  3. Department of Anatomy, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
  4. Department of Anatomy, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

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