A Rare Case of Schwannoma of Hard Palate: A Case Report

Schwannoma or neurilemmomas are benign, encapsulated, slow growing nerve sheath tumors of ectodermal origin derived from schwann cells of the nerve sheath. It is commonly seen in the head and neck region. It mainly arises from vestibulocochlear nerve (80%) and rarely in oral cavity (1%), tongue being the most common site in the oral cavity. Palate is a rare site for schwannoma. Herein, we report a rare case of schwannoma of the hard palate in a 21-year-old male. It was excised intraorally. A histopathological diagnosis of schwannoma was made. Immunohistochemistry with S-100 and vimentin were positive which confirmed the diagnosis of schwannoma.