A Case of Pelvic Schwannoma Presenting Prominent Eggshell-Like Calcification

Pelvic schwannoma typically forms a large, well-circumscribed mass in the retroperitoneum or presacral area and frequently undergoes cystic degeneration. It appears as a well-demarcated round or oval mass, often showing prominent cystic degeneration and calcification. Characteristics of these calcif...

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Main Authors: Takaaki Nakashima, Daisuke Tsurumaru, Yusuke Nishimuta, Mitsutoshi Miyasaka, Akihiro Nishie, Hiroshi Honda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Radiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/825078
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Summary:Pelvic schwannoma typically forms a large, well-circumscribed mass in the retroperitoneum or presacral area and frequently undergoes cystic degeneration. It appears as a well-demarcated round or oval mass, often showing prominent cystic degeneration and calcification. Characteristics of these calcifications are punctate, mottled, or curvilinear and are seen along the walls of the mass. Herein, we describe a case of schwannoma presenting a huge pelvic mass with unique eggshell-like calcification.
ISSN:2090-6862
2090-6870