Tongue base schwannoma: case presentation and literature review

Abstract Background Schwannoma, also known as perineural fibroblastoma, neuroma, or neurilemmoma, is a slow growing benign tumor that exceptionally raises in oral cavity. It mainly affects the second and third decade can be life-threatening if it becomes large. Developing youth unusual. Case presentation A 16-year-old teenager presenting with relatively rapidly tongue base which radiologic investigations revealed features of tumor, surgery was performed through standard transoral approach pathology immunohistochemistry examination confirmed diagnosis schwannoma no evidence malignant transformation. Conclusion Oral cavity rare, prevailing location tongue. This particular site holds many risks related to impact symptoms anesthesia securing airways. We trans-oral resection using cold instrument. As well encapsulated, this seems convenient less invasive for complete surgical excision.