Korean J Urol.  2005 Sep;46(9):992-994.

Schwannoma Originated from Obturator Nerve of Pelvic Cavity in Patient with Urinary Frequency

• Jung JH
• Jung HK
• Kam SC
• Choi SM
• Hyun JS
• Jung KH
• Hwa JS

Abstract

A Schwannoma is a tumor originating from the neural sheath of Schwann cells, and is also known as a neurilemmoma, neurinoma or fibroblastoma. It can be either a benign or malignant tumor arising from the associated nerve sheath. Here, a case of a Schwannoma, originated from the obturator nerve of the pelvic cavity, in a patient with urinary frequency is reported, with a brief review of the literature.

Keyword

Schwannoma; Pelvis; Obturator nerve

MeSH Terms

Humans
Neurilemmoma*
Obturator Nerve*
Pelvis
Schwann Cells