Retroperitoneal Ancient Schwannoma

Schwannomas are benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors made up of Schwann cells. Ancient schwannoma is an uncommon subtype of schwannomas exhibiting areas of cystic cavitation, calcification and hyalinization. The “ancient” term refers to tumors that are long standing and show degenerative changes an...

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Published in:Haseki Tıp Bülteni
Main Authors: Tuba Kalelioğlu, Cansu Benli, Cemile Üzümlü Özdemir, Esengül Uzuner, Murat Vardar, Yıldıray Savaş
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Haseki Training and Research Hospital 2019-03-01
Subjects:
Schwannoma
ancient
retroperitoneal
Online Access: http://www.hasekidergisi.com/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/retroperitoneal-ancient-schwannoma/25946
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Summary:Schwannomas are benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors made up of Schwann cells. Ancient schwannoma is an uncommon subtype of schwannomas exhibiting areas of cystic cavitation, calcification and hyalinization. The “ancient” term refers to tumors that are long standing and show degenerative changes and diffuse hypocellular areas. This case highlights that the possibility of ancient schwannoma should be considered in patients presenting with a retroperitoneal cystic mass.
ISSN:1302-0072
2147-2688

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