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Pancreatic schwannoma - a rare case report
Devi J1, Sathyalakshmi R2, Chandramouleeswari K3
1Post Graduate, Department of Pathology, Stanley Medical College , Chennai, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|September 2, 2014
Summary
Pancreatic schwannomas are rare tumors. This case highlights an incidental pancreatic schwannoma found during surgery for stomach cancer, adding to the limited literature on these neoplasms.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Pancreatic schwannomas are exceptionally rare neoplasms, with fewer than 50 cases documented globally.
- These tumors typically affect individuals aged 20-87, showing a balanced sex distribution.
Observation:
- Schwannomas can occur throughout the pancreas, most frequently in the head (40%) and body (21%).
- Tumor sizes range from 1 to 20 cm, with 60% presenting as cystic and the remainder as solid masses.
Findings:
- This report details a pancreatic schwannoma discovered incidentally during a total gastrectomy with distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy.
- The patient underwent surgery for gastric carcinoma involving the stomach bed.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of pancreatic schwannoma presentation and management.
- It underscores the importance of recognizing incidental findings during oncologic resections.
