CT of pancreatic schwannoma

Abstract

Schwannomas are a type of nerve sheath tumor formed by Schwann cells. They typically occur in the head and neck area, the trunk, and flexor surfaces of the upper and lower extremities. Schwannomas are often benign, and pancreatic schwannomas are extremely uncommon. Given the rarity of these tumors and their clinical similarity to other pancreatic lesions, however, pancreatic schwannomas are challenging to diagnose preoperatively. In this article, we report the case of a 69-year-old female who was diagnosed with a pancreatic schwannoma. We focus on optimizing diagnosis and management through the application of radiological imaging modalities, specifically computed tomography scans with cinematic rendering.

Keywords

• Pancreatic schwannoma
• Schwannoma
• Pancreas
• Computed tomography
• Cinematic rendering