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Published on: May 4, 2022
Intrathoracic neurogenic tumors
Pinar Bicakcioglu1, Funda Demirag2, Alkin Yazicioglu1
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ataturk Education and Research Hospital for Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery, Ankara, Turkey.
Complete surgical resection is the primary treatment for thoracic neurogenic tumors. This approach is crucial for diagnosis, preventing malignant degeneration, and managing both benign and malignant neoplasms.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Intrathoracic neurogenic tumors are rare neoplasms originating from nerve tissues.
- This study details a 24-year single-center experience with these tumors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the characteristics and outcomes of intrathoracic neurogenic tumors.
- To evaluate the efficacy of surgical resection for these neoplasms.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 19,378 postoperative pathological records from January 1988 to December 2011.
- Inclusion of all diagnosed cases of neurogenic tumors.
Main Results:
- 149 patients (90 female, 59 male; average age 24.5 years) were included.
- Common types included benign schwannomas (72), ganglioneuromas (24), and malignant schwannomas (10).
- Malignancy rates were higher in children (41.4%) than adults (16.7%); complete resection achieved in 95.3%.
Conclusions:
- Complete surgical resection is the treatment of choice for thoracic neurogenic tumors.
- Resection aids in diagnosis, prevents local invasion, and avoids malignant degeneration.
- This approach is effective for both benign and malignant thoracic neurogenic tumors.
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