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Anorectal neurilemomas
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|December 1, 1985
Summary
Anorectal neurilemomas are rare tumors. This report details two solitary cases, one perirectal and one perianal, without neurofibromatosis, and reviews existing literature.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Anorectal neurilemomas are infrequent tumors.
- Neurilemomas, also known as schwannomas, originate from Schwann cells of peripheral nerves.
Observation:
- Two cases of solitary anorectal neurilemomas are presented.
- One patient had a perirectal neoplasm, and the other had a perianal tumor.
- Neither patient exhibited signs of generalized neurofibromatosis.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed neurilemomas in both cases.
- The lesions were solitary and did not show features of malignancy.
- Review of literature indicates rarity and typical solitary presentation.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering neurilemomas in the differential diagnosis of anorectal masses.
- Emphasizes the need for thorough histopathological evaluation for accurate diagnosis.
- Contributes to the limited body of knowledge on anorectal neurilemomas.