Retroperitoneal shwannoma: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Schwannomas are tumors that arise from Schwann cells of the peripheral nerve sheath and rarely occur in the retroperitoneum (3% of all schwannomas). Patients are usually asymptomatic or have nonspecific symptoms, making accurate preoperative diagnosis difficult. Schwannomas are usually benign, but infrequently undergo malignant transformation. Herein, we report a case of retroperitoneal schwannoma and review the relevant literature.

Presentation of case

A 25-year-old woman presented to our department with a 2-year history of abdominal pain that was localized in the right flank without radiation, constipation/diarrhea or externalized digestive hemorrhage. On physical examination, we found a painless palpable mass in the right hypochondrium extending to the right

SUBMITTER: Lamris MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8519761 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature