Giant Malignant Schwannoma in the Right Thoracic Limb: Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Research Studies - Year 2023, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
ntroduction:Tumors of thesheath of theperipheral nerves, also known as schwannomas, mainly benign. The malignancy of these is very rare and there are few cases reported in the literature.Clinical case:A 62-year-old male with a diagnosis of ulcerated malignant schwannoma in the distal third of the posterior aspect of the right thoracic limb who attended the oncosurgery service.The CT scan reported a large solid tumor, predominantly hypodense, with a probable origin dependent on the poorly defined triceps brachii muscle. Surgical removal was performed with two centimeters of perilesional margins, performing primary closure with drain placement.Conclusion:Surgical treatment of total surgical removal withadequate margin coverage is the treatment of choice as a protective factor in survival in this type of tumor.
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Narváez Villanueva Juan Manuel , Castillo Hernández Abraham Alejandro , Hervert Hernández Armando , Salazar SaenzBrenda Odilia , Salinas Quintero Xavier Eduardo , Sanchez Zavala Alejandro
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