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A large pelvic mass in a 39-year-old man
Roberto Gullo1, Marco Zoccali, David M Frim
1Department of Surgery, Section of General Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center, 5841 S. Maryland Ave, MC 5095, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA.
Updates in Surgery
|April 5, 2011
Summary
Schwannomas are benign nerve sheath tumors. This case highlights a rare pelvic schwannoma originating from a sacral nerve root in a 39-year-old male patient.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Schwannomas are typically benign tumors originating from Schwann cells of the peripheral nervous system.
- Acoustic neuromas, arising from the eighth cranial nerve, represent the most common subtype.
- Retroperitoneal schwannomas are rare, constituting only 0.5-3% of retroperitoneal tumors.
Observation:
- A 39-year-old male presented with a pelvic mass.
- The mass was identified as originating from a sacral nerve root.
Findings:
- The pelvic mass was diagnosed as a schwannoma.
- This represents an uncommon presentation of a schwannoma in the sacral region.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of schwannoma presentation and location.
- Highlights the importance of considering schwannomas in the differential diagnosis of sacral nerve root masses.
- Contributes to the literature on rare retroperitoneal and pelvic tumors.
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