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Intraventricular schwannoma.

J Pimentel1, L Tavora, M L Cristina

  • 1Department of Neurology, Santa Maria Hospital, Lisboa, Portugal.

Child'S Nervous System : Chns : Official Journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
|December 1, 1988
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A rare schwannoma tumor was found in an 8-year-old boy's right lateral ventricle. The child recovered well, with no tumor recurrence observed after three years.

Area of Science:

  • Neuro-oncology
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Schwannomas are typically benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors.
  • Intracranial schwannomas are rare, with lateral ventricle locations being exceptionally uncommon, especially in pediatric patients.

Observation:

  • A case report details an 8-year-old male diagnosed with a schwannoma in the right lateral ventricle.
  • The tumor was surgically resected, and the patient experienced a favorable clinical outcome.

Findings:

  • The pediatric patient demonstrated an excellent recovery post-surgery.
  • Follow-up imaging at three years showed no evidence of tumor recurrence, indicating successful treatment.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the possibility of schwannomas occurring in unusual intracranial locations like the lateral ventricle.

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  • The probable origin from the sympathetic nerve supply to the choroid plexus offers insight into the tumor's etiology.
  • Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms and origins of these rare pediatric intracranial tumors.