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Retroperitoneal schwannoma: an atypical presentation
Siddha K Loka Vijayan1, Sunil Shetty2, Sri Ram Bhat3
1Post Graduate, Department of General Surgery, Kasturba Medical College , Mangalore, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|December 6, 2014
Summary
Schwannoma, a rare nerve sheath tumor, can present incidentally with abdominal symptoms. This case highlights a presacral schwannoma initially suspected as neurofibroma, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and surgical management for this benign neoplasm.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Schwannomas are rare tumors originating from Schwann cells of the nerve sheath.
- They can occur in various anatomical locations, including the head, neck, extremities, adrenal gland, retroperitoneum, and psoas muscle.
- While typically benign, malignant transformation is a rare possibility.
