Article
Ancient schwannoma presenting as a thoracic mass
Surg Neurol
Publication Date
11-1-2007
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Abstract BACKGROUND:
Ancient schwannoma is a rare variant of schwannoma, histologically showing atypical features that may result in erroneous diagnosis of a malignant tumor. There are only few reported cases in literature. CASE DESCRIPTION:
We report a case of a 34-year-old man who was found to have giant mediastinal tumor. He underwent thoracotomy to remove the mass, which was proven to be ancient schwannoma on histopathology. CONCLUSIONS:
Clinical and radiological findings are important aids for further consideration of surgical removal of these potentially respectable tumors with good outcome.
Citation Information
Muhammad Z Tahir, Saulat H. Fatimi and S. Ather Enam. "Ancient schwannoma presenting as a thoracic mass" Surg Neurol Vol. 68 Iss. 5 (2007) p. 534 - 536 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/ather_enam/1/