Schwannoma causing resorption of zygomatic arch
2011
Case Report of Schwannoma Causing Bone Resorption
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Ajaz A Shah, Suhail Latoo, Ahmad Irshad Malik, Altaf H Singh, Amrit Pal Hassan
Primary Institution: Government Dental College, Srinagar, India
Hypothesis
Schwannomas can cause resorption of bones in the maxillofacial region.
Conclusion
The case report demonstrates a schwannoma in a 35-year-old female that caused resorption of the zygomatic arch.
Supporting Evidence
- Schwannomas are benign tumors that can occur in various locations, including the head and neck.
- Resorption of bones due to schwannoma is rarely observed in the maxillofacial region.
- The tumor was encapsulated and showed characteristic histopathological features.
Takeaway
A woman had a tumor in her face that made a bone in her cheek disappear, and doctors found out it was a type of tumor called schwannoma.
Methodology
The tumor was surgically removed and analyzed histopathologically.
Limitations
The exact nerve of origin for the tumor could not be identified during surgery.
Participant Demographics
One 35-year-old female patient.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website