Laparoscopic Resection of the Schwannoma of the Colon: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Journal Title: Istanbul Medical Journal - Year 2019, Vol 20, Issue 4
Abstract
Schwannomas are slowly growing nerve sheath tumors originating from Schwann cells (neural crest) of neural tissue and are usually known to have benign behavior. Although they are usually observed in the head, neck and extremities, they can rarely be encountered in gastrointestinal system without Von Recklinghausen’s disease. They constitute 2-6% of all gastrointestinal tract submucosal tumors. The preoperative diagnosis of schwannoma is difficult and treatment is radical excision. Herein, we describe a case of schwannoma of the ascending colon that was resected with laparoscopic right hemicolectomy in the light of the literature.
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Ömer Avlanmış, Büşra Burcu, Rıza Gürhan Işıl
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