Korean J Gynecol Oncol Colposc.  1999 Jun;10(2):194-199.

A Case of Cellular Schwannoma of the Retroperitoneum

Abstract

Cellular schwannoma is a variant of schwannoma, and is diagnosed as malignant tumor in over one fourth of cases because of its cellularity, mitotic activity and the occasional presence of bone destruction. This tumor is a tumor with low malignant potential and usually occurs in peripheral nervous system, mainly in the posterior mediastinum and retroperitoneal space. But pelvic retroperitoneal cellular schwannoma is very rare. Recently, we experienced a case of pelvic retroperitoneal cellular schwannoma in a 42-year-old woman; in reporting the case a brief review of the literature is included.

Keyword

Cellular schwannoma; Retroperitoneum

MeSH Terms

Adult
Female
Humans
Mediastinum
Neurilemmoma*
Peripheral Nervous System
Retroperitoneal Space
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