Current Discoveries and Management of Psammomatous Melanotic Schwannoma
Journal Title: Journal of Cancer and Tumor International - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Psammomatous melanotic schwannoma is a rare form of schwannoma that is distinct in terms of presentation, location, and nature compared to other types. This tumor is highly associated with Carney complex, but has also been seen in the neurofibromatosis syndromes. Although discovered over 80 years ago, official management guidelines have not been established. The following review comprises the current understanding of this rare tumor including genetic associations, presentation, imaging, pathology, prognosis, and management.
Authors and Affiliations
Juan A. Siordia, Todd R. Golden
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP243341
- DOI 10.9734/JCTI/2016/23786
- Views 84
- Downloads 0
Prostate Cancer Management in the UK and Other European Countries: A Systematic Review
Prostate cancer is a growing health problem among men with new cases being diagnosed each day. At the point of diagnosis symptoms might not be obvious but with the progression of the disease it becomes clear. The diagnos...
Long Time Survival in Small Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder: A Case Report
Small cell carcinoma of the bladder only accounts for 0,35 – 1% of all bladder cancers. It is a rare, but aggressive tumor. As for other types of bladder cancer, first symptoms are most often painless hematuria [1,2]. Th...
A Better Perspective of Nuclear Atypia in Nottingham Prognostic Index: Study on Breast Carcinoma Patient Cohort from Eastern India
Aims: This paper uses the parameter-based correlation to Nottingham prognostic indexwith specific attempt for histologic grade/ nuclear atypia. Place and Duration of the Study: The retrospective analysis was conducted a...
Consequences of Altered Body Image in Adolescents with Cancer: A Narrative Review
Background: The diagnosis of cancer develops many challenges for adolescents. Changes associated with cancer treatment are considered stressful and impact negatively on adolescents' psychosocial status. Adaptation to bod...
MiRNA and Target Oncogene Regulation in Triple Negative Breast Cancer: An Age, Ethnic and Environmental Related Neoplastic Event
Triple-negative breast cancer is a type of aggressive breast cancer without the immunohistochemical expression of estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2; with poor prognos...