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[Intracerebral schwannoma: case report]
F Bougrine1, D Bacha, O Chouchane
1Service d'Anatomie et de Cytologie Pathologiques, Hôpital Militaire de Tunis, Tunisie.
Neuro-Chirurgie
|September 22, 2007
Summary
This case study documents an intracerebral schwannoma, a rare brain tumor, in a young woman. Early recognition is key for favorable outcomes in patients with this benign, surgically treatable condition.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Intracerebral schwannomas are exceedingly rare tumors, with fewer than fifty cases reported in medical literature.
- This report details a unique case of a cystic and solid intracerebral schwannoma in a 20-year-old female.
Observation:
- The patient presented with symptoms of seizures and increased intracranial pressure.
- Neuroradiological imaging revealed a right parietal lesion with both cystic and solid components, exhibiting intense enhancement post-gadolinium administration.
- Surgical resection via right parietal craniotomy was performed.
Findings:
- Histopathological and immunochemical analyses confirmed the diagnosis of intracerebral schwannoma.
- The patient experienced a favorable outcome, remaining disease-free post-surgery without metastasis.
- The histogenesis of intracerebral schwannomas remains debated, with the leading theory suggesting origin from perivascular Schwann cells.
Implications:
- Intracerebral schwannoma is a rare, benign intracranial neoplasm.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical management offer a favorable prognosis, avoiding the need for adjuvant toxic therapies.
- Recognizing this tumor is crucial, especially in younger demographics, due to its benign nature and potential for misdiagnosis.
