Korean J Dermatol.  2003 Sep;41(9):1232-1235.

A Case of Multiple Plexiform Schwannomas

• Park JW
• Kim WJ
• Shin DH
• Choi JS
• Kim KH
• Kim DS

Abstract

Plexiform schwannoma is a rare, benign neoplasm arising from the peripheral nerve sheath and usually arises in either the dermis or subcutaneous tissue. This neoplasm occurs most commonly as a slowly growing asymptomatic solitary nodule but may occur as multiple lesions. Multiple plexiform schwannomas could be associated with schwanno matosis as well as neurofibromatosis type 2. We present a 6-year-old boy who had multiple nodules on the occipital area and abdomen with tenderness. On the histopathological examinations, the lesions showed typical features of plexiform schwannoma. After six years, meningiomas were found in his orbital cavity.

Keyword

Multiple plexiform schwannomas

MeSH Terms

Abdomen
Child
Dermis
Humans
Male
Meningioma
Neurilemmoma*
Neurofibromatosis 2
Orbit
Peripheral Nerves
Subcutaneous Tissue