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Primary pulmonary neurilemoma.

K H Muhrer, H P Fischer

    The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
    |October 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Pulmonary neurilemoma, a rare benign nerve cell tumor of the lung, originates from the autonomic nervous system's Schwann cells. This case report details the successful surgical removal and histological confirmation of this uncommon lung neoplasm.

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    Area of Science:

    • Thoracic oncology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Solitary primary nerve cell tumors of the lung are rare benign neoplasms.
    • These tumors, known as pulmonary neurilemomas, arise from Schwann cells of the autonomic nervous system.
    • Fewer than 60 cases have been documented since 1940.

    Observation:

    • A 32-year-old woman presented with a round opacity in the right lung's lower lobe.
    • Imaging studies, including X-ray, bronchoscopy, and CT scan, did not suggest malignancy.
    • The tumor was located in the middle lobe and surrounded by healthy lung tissue.

    Findings:

    • The resected tumor was histologically confirmed as a pulmonary neurilemoma.
    • Neurilemomas are characterized by varying amounts of collagenous fibers.

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  • This case adds to the limited literature on pulmonary neurilemomas.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in pulmonary oncology.
    • Demonstrates the successful surgical management of pulmonary neurilemoma.
    • Contributes to the understanding of the clinical and pathological features of this rare lung tumor.