A Rare Case of Buccal Mucosa Schwannoma with Atypical Presentation
Schwannomas are benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors, rarely found in the oral cavity. The buccal mucosa is an especially uncommon site, posing diagnostic challenges due to their resemblance to other soft-tissue lesions. We present the case of a 33-year-old male with a slow-growing, purplish-black lesion in the right buccal mucosa. Clinical, radiological, and histopathological evaluations confirmed the diagnosis of schwannoma. Schwannoma, though rare in the buccal mucosa, should be included in the differential diagnosis of intraoral swellings. Histopathology remains essential for definitive diagnosis and treatment planning.
Authors
- Jayesh Khadse
- Chaitanya Mahajan
- Devendra S. Yadav
Institutions
- B. J. Medical College & Sassoon Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of African Medicine
- Published
- 2025-08-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/aam.aam_264_25
- Primary Topic
- Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00