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Posterior mediastinal schwannoma
Nicola Fierro1, Guiseppe D'ermo, Giuseppe Di Cola
1Department of Surgical Sciences and Applied Medical Technologies, University of Rome, La Sapienza, Rome, Italy. n.fierro@tiscali.it
Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals
|April 15, 2003
Summary
This case study details an exceptional neurilemmoma, a type of schwannoma, found in a 33-year-old man. The encapsulated mass was successfully removed, revealing sclerotic areas upon pathological examination.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Neurilemmomas, also known as schwannomas, are typically benign nerve sheath tumors.
- While often symptomatic, rare cases present asymptomatically.
Observation:
- A 33-year-old male presented with an incidentally discovered, asymptomatic 7.2-cm encapsulated mass.
- The mass was located in a region amenable to complete surgical excision.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the encapsulated mass was performed successfully.
- Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of schwannoma with notable areas of sclerosis.
Implications:
- This case highlights the possibility of asymptomatic neurilemmomas, even large ones.
- Successful complete excision is crucial for favorable outcomes in schwannoma management.
- The presence of sclerosis may influence tumor behavior and treatment considerations.