Incidental Finding of a Tongue Schwannoma Mimicking Local Recurrence of Squamous Cell Carcinoma on a Systematic Follow-up 18F-FDG PET/CT.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Schwannomas are usually benign, rare, and slow-growing nerve sheath tumor composed of Schwann cells. They develop in the head and neck area in approximately 25% to 40% of cases, of which 1% in the oral cavity, where the tongue remains the preferred site. Malignant transformation occurs in approximately 8% to 10% cases. We report a unique case of a histologically proven FDG-avid schwannoma of the left mobile portion of the tongue, showing an 18F-FDG avidity on PET/CT, which was a false-positive result for local recurrence in a patient followed for squamous cell carcinoma.
Medical subject headings
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
- Neurilemmoma
- Head and Neck Neoplasms