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Schwannoma of the inferior alveolar nerve in association with the organ of Chievitz
Author(s) -
Sciubba James J.,
Sachs Stephen A.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
journal of oral pathology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.887
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1600-0714
pISSN - 0904-2512
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0714.1980.tb01384.x
Subject(s) - schwannoma , medicine , inferior alveolar nerve , association (psychology) , anatomy , pathology , psychology , orthodontics , molar , psychotherapist
A benign neural sheath neoplasm arising from the investing tissues of the inferior alveolar nerve and presenting as a facial swelling is described. Of interest and importance was the associated finding of the so‐called organ of Chievitz within the initial biopsy specimen. Its recognition as a vestigial structure and not a pathological entity is emphasized.