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Giant Pelvic Schwannoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature
L Colecchia1, A Lauro2, S Vaccari1
1Emergency Surgery Department, St. Orsola University Hospital, Bologna, Italy.
Introduction:
Pelvic schwannomas are rare, mostly benign tumors. They are usually asymptomatic until their massive growth compresses adjacent organs. We describe the case of a 53-year-old man with a pelvic schwannoma who initially complained of constipation and urinary retention.
Areas Covered:
We analyzed the clinical presentation, histopathology, diagnostic imaging tools, and the treatment options for pelvic schwannomas, compared with the few other cases reported in the literature.
Expert Commentary:
Pelvic schwannomas are masses that can grow to considerable size, producing symptoms over time. Due to their size and localization, surgery, although difficult, is the only available treatment.
