Schwannoma

A benign, usually encapsulated slow growing tumor composed of Schwann cells. It affects peripheral and cranial nerves. It recurs infrequently and only rare cases associated with malignant transformation have been reported.

Disease Alternative Name

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neurilemmoma

neurinoma

benign neurilemmoma

schwannoma (who grade i)

benign

benign schwannoma

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Dr. S M Sarfaraj

General Practice

50 year's Female, left wrist swelling for last 3 year's. Very hard in consistency. USG - Schwannoma. FNAC. Diagnosis?

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Dr. Dhiraj Hivare

Pathology

33 yr old male with complaint of swelling on neck. Clinically vagal schwannoma. Gross and microscopic pictures shared. K...See More

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Dr. Bhimjibhai Aghara

General Practice

Out of the following four , which one is the most common tumor associated with type I neurofibromatosis ? (1) Opticnerve glioma (2) Maningioma (3) Acoustic schwannoma (4) Low grade astrocytoma

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Dr. Bhimjibhai Aghara

General Practice

Optic nerve glioma is the correct answer

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