hypoglossal schwannoma in submandibular space
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schwannoma of the hypoglossal nerve is an uncommon benign neoplasm. we present a 49-year-old female patient with hypoglossal schwannoma presenting as a painless mass in the submandibular area.
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Hypoglossal Schwannoma in Submandibular Space
Schwannoma of the hypoglossal nerve is an uncommon benign neoplasm. We present a 49-year-old female patient with hypoglossal schwannoma presenting as a painless mass in the submandibular area.
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iranian journal of medical sciencesجلد ۳۳، شماره ۱، صفحات ۵۴-۰
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