Neurofibroma in Anterolateral aspect of tongue

Abstract

Neurofibromas (NFs) are rare neurogenic tumors of the oral cavity. They can present as solitary, or multiple when associated with neurofibromatosis-1 (NF-1)/von Recklinghausen's disease. Solitary intraoral NFs unassociated with NF-1 are sporadic and mimic any other soft tissue tumors of the oral cavity. The authors report a case of 49 –year-old deaf mute lady presented with a tongue slowly growing solitary mass in the anterolateral aspect, which was successfully managed in the outpatient clinic with complete excision and base cauterization under local anesthesia without complications.