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Pelvic schwannoma in the right parametrium
Nikolaos Machairiotis1, Paul Zarogoulidis, Aikaterini Stylianaki
1Obstetric Gynecology Department, Thriasio General Hospital, Athens, Greece.
International Journal of General Medicine
|March 22, 2013
Summary
This report details a rare pelvic schwannoma in a 58-year-old female. Surgical excision was performed, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment for these uncommon nerve sheath tumors.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Schwannomas, typically benign nerve sheath tumors, are exceedingly rare in the pelvis.
- Pelvic schwannomas are often associated with von Recklinghausen disease but can occur independently.
- This case represents the first reported instance of a primary pelvic schwannoma in the parametrium.
