Extraneural Sclerosing Perineurioma of the Tongue

Ear Nose Throat J. 2023 Sep;102(9):NP436-NP439. doi: 10.1177/01455613211020539. Epub 2021 Jun 1.

Abstract

Perineurioma (PN) is an uncommon benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor. For the rarity of this tumor in the oral cavity, otolaryngologists and oral surgeons might not be familiar with this entity. Perineuriomas are typically benign and complete excision is deemed adequate management. Thus, their histological recognition is mandatory to avoid unnecessary overtreatment. We report the clinicopathologic findings of an uncommon variant, the Extraneural Sclerosing PN, in an unusual and never described site, the tongue.

MeSH terms

  • Cranial Nerve Neoplasms*
  • Humans
  • Mouth / pathology
  • Nerve Sheath Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Nerve Sheath Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Nerve Sheath Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Tongue / pathology