Retroperitoneal Schwannoma-About a Case
Journal Title: Scholars International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Schwannoma is a tumor developed at the expense of Schwann cells. It is a very rare tumor both by its frequency and its retroperitoneal location. Varied presentation and difficult preoperative diagnosis. Although the vast majority of schwannomas are benign, there are malignant forms frequently associated with Von Recklinghausen's syndrome. Its diagnosis is histological and its surgical treatment consists of a complete excision of the mass due to a tumor degenerative risk. We report a case of a 59-year-old patient, followed for chronic pelvic pain associated with digestive signs, ultrasonography and scanner showed a pelvic retroperitoneal mass of 8x6 cm long axis. Exeresis was performed by laparotomy. The histological and immunological study concluded to a benign schwannoma. The clinical and paraclinical evolution over 5 years did not show local or distant recurrence. Through a review of the literature we recall the frequency, diagnosis, imaging data, treatment and evolution of this rare tumor.
Authors and Affiliations
Mahaouchi M, Alilou I, Rahmoune M, Meklaa A, Laghzaoui O
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP541000
- DOI -
- Views 47
- Downloads 0
Pregnancy and Obesity: Facts and Complications
Abstract:The obesity, factor of morbidity and mortality, is considered as a real health public problem. In gynecology, its consequences on the fertility and the contraception are severing and the obesity is at the origin...
A Prospective Study of Diagnostic Hysteroscopy in Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and its Correlation with Histopathology in Rural Tertiary Care Hospital of Central India
Abstract:Abnormal uterine bleeding is the most common complaint in gynecology. Dilatation and Curettage is a blind procedure.Hysteroscopy has ushered in a new era in the evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding. By direct...
An Unusual Presentation of a Severely Calcified Intramural Leiomyoma and Ovarian Hemangioma in a Postmenopausal Patient Managed By- Hybrid Technique
A 68-year-old postmenopausal woman presented with pain lower abdomen and a palpable mass. Physical examination and radiological findings were suggestive of a large calcified fibroid uterus. Patient was taken up for total...
Propranolol Application in Gynecological Disease: Review
Propranolol is β-adrenergic receptor blocker with reported antioxidant effect and anti-inflammatory action , is used in treatment of hypertension mainly, and the main benefit in treatment patients with angina p...
USG Detected Prevalence of Polyhydramnios and Its Maternal Outcome in Singleton Pregnancy- A Prospective Study
Polyhydramnios is an important obstetric complication with increased maternal morbidity. Undoubtedly, ultrasound is the best means to diagnose polyhydramnios USG has revolutionized the process of assessment of amniotic f...