Case Reports in Oncology (Oct 2010)

Varied Presentation of Schwannoma – A Case Study

  • Ruquaya Mir,
  • Vikram Pratap Singh,
  • Sumaid Kaul

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1159/000321281
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 3
pp. 354 – 361

Abstract

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Schwannomas can occur anywhere in the body with unusual presentation. They are difficult to diagnose preoperatively. Fine needle aspiration biopsy does not appear to provide an accurate preoperative diagnosis. Complete excision of the mass should be the goal of surgical excision.

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