A Rare Case of Colonic Schwannoma
Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Colorectal Disease - Year 2020, Vol 30, Issue 1
Abstract
Schwannomas are tumors originating from schwann cells in the nervous system. Colonic location is rarely seen and there are a few case reports published in the literature. We report a 53 year-old female who presented with abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea ongoing for 2 years. Computer Tomography scan revealed a solid mass in size of 12.5x8 cm originating from the ascending colon and multiple lymphadenopathies in surrounding area. The patient underwent extended right hemicolectomy. The histopathological examination demonstrated a benign colonic schwannoma.Preoperative diagnosis of Colonic schwannoma seems to be difficult and usually schwannoma is diagnosed in the postoperative pathological examinations.
Authors and Affiliations
Ayberk Dursun, Bengi Balcı, Emel Ebru Pala, Bülent Çalık
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