Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2003 Sep;46(9):787-789.

A Case of Schwannoma of the Tonsil

• Lee BJ
• Wang SG
• Yoon SH
• Kim KT

Abstract

Schwannoma is a benign, solitary tumor which may arise from the nerve sheath of the peripheral, sympathetic and cranial nerves. It is a characteristically slowly growing, well-encapsulated mass. About 25-45% of schwannoma occurs in the head and neck region with which the acoustic nerve is most frequently involved. Schwannoma arising in the tonsil is extremely uncommon. In this study, we have experienced a case of schwannoma of the tonsil in 23-year-old female. We report this case with a literature review.

Keyword

Schwannoma; Tonsil

MeSH Terms

Cochlear Nerve
Cranial Nerves
Female
Head
Humans
Neck
Neurilemmoma*
Palatine Tonsil*
Young Adult