Recurrent schwannoma of the tongue in a pediatric patient—report of a rare case with an updated review of literature

Abstract Background Head and neck is a relatively common site of occurrence for the peripheral nerve sheath tumors, majority these tumors are seen involving neck, vagus nerve, cervical sympathetic chain. Schwannomas mobile tongue rarely encountered, especially in pediatric population Case presentation We present case recurrent schwannoma 13-year-old female successfully managed with transoral excision. At follow-up 3 years, no recurrence observed. Conclusion Surgical excision recommended modality treatment lingual schwannomas, when excised adequately, recurrences not expected. A clear margin surrounding normal tissue should be aimed to avoid possible recurrence.