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Intrasellar schwannoma: case report.

T P Perone, B Robinson, S M Holmes

    Neurosurgery
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    This report details an intrasellar schwannoma, a rare tumor mimicking a pituitary tumor on imaging. It also reviews other unusual brain locations for schwannomas and their origins.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurosurgery
    • Neuropathology
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Schwannomas are typically found in peripheral nerves.
    • Intracranial schwannomas are rare, with most occurring along cranial nerves.
    • The sellar region is an uncommon location for schwannomas.

    Observation:

    • A case of an intrasellar schwannoma is presented.
    • Radiographic findings of this intrasellar schwannoma mimicked a pituitary adenoma.
    • The tumor's location within the sella turcica was unusual.

    Findings:

    • Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of schwannoma.
    • The radiographic appearance posed a diagnostic challenge, initially suggesting a pituitary origin.
    • This case highlights the potential for schwannomas to occur in atypical intracranial sites.

    Implications:

    • Awareness of intrasellar schwannomas is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
    • Differential diagnosis for sellar masses should include schwannomas.
    • Further research into the origins of atypical schwannomas may improve understanding and treatment.

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