Retroperitoneal schwannoma: a case report review and literature

Retroperitoneal schwannomas are rare, usually benign tumors that originate in the neural sheath and account for only a small percentage of retroperitoneal tumors. We report a case of a 34-year-old male presented to our department complaining of left abdominal mass and pain. An abdominal computed tom...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of innovation and applied studies 2015-09, Vol.13 (1), p.203-203
Hauptverfasser: Farah, Robleh Hassan, Khaiz, Driss, Elhattabi, Khalid, Bensardi, Fatimazahra, Lefriyekh, Rachid, Berrada, Saad, Fadil, Abdelaziz, Ouariti, Najib Zerouali
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Zusammenfassung:Retroperitoneal schwannomas are rare, usually benign tumors that originate in the neural sheath and account for only a small percentage of retroperitoneal tumors. We report a case of a 34-year-old male presented to our department complaining of left abdominal mass and pain. An abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan showed a large retroperitoneal mass of 15 cm in diameter. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of benign schwannoma. After two years, at follow-up the patient was free of disease. Retroperitoneal schwannoma is a difficult clinical diagnosis and requires a high index of suspicion. Magnetic resonance imaging scan may help in the diagnosis of schwannoma and diagnosis is based on histopathological examination and immunohistochemistry. Complete excision has a therapeutic effect and a good prognosis.
ISSN:2028-9324
2028-9324