Schwannoma Originating From the Lingual Nerve Radiologically Mimicking a Submandibular Gland Tumor

Schwannoma, also known as neurilemmoma, is a slowly growing benign neurogenic tumor, originating from the Schwann cells of nerve sheath. Schwannoma can arise various nerves such cranial nerves, spinal autonomic and most common in head neck area. However, lingual very rare clinical findings are non-specific. Therefore, when it occurs submandibular space, difficult to differentiate them other tumors, making accurately diagnose before surgery. by reporting case that was misdiagnosed for gland we intend understand characteristics radiological nerve. The tumor successfully treated without complications using da Vinci robotic surgical system, which provides wide field view wrist joint structure.