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Multiple sporadic schwannomas in a previously radiated field
Jeffrey Rosenthal1, Chukwuemeka Okoro1, Naomi Walker1
1Department of Radiological Sciences, UCLA Health System, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Radiology Case Reports
|October 9, 2024
Summary
Multiple benign schwannomas developed in an irradiated area in a patient with a history of testicular cancer. This rare occurrence highlights the potential for secondary tumor development following radiation therapy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Neuropathology
- Radiation Oncology
Background:
- Peripheral nerve sheath tumors (PNSTs) are typically benign neurogenic neoplasms.
- Common types include schwannomas and neurofibromas, often sporadic but linked to genetic syndromes like neurofibromatosis.
- Radiation exposure is an occasional risk factor for these tumors and their malignant variants.
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