Diagnosis and management of retroperitoneal ancient schwannomas
2009

Diagnosis and management of retroperitoneal ancient schwannomas

Sample size: 3 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Choudry Haroon A, Nikfarjam Mehrdad, Liang John J, Kimchi Eric T, Conter Robert, Gusani Niraj J, Staveley-O'Carroll Kevin F

Primary Institution: Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Conclusion

Ancient schwannomas are rare tumors that can be diagnosed and managed effectively with surgical excision, as malignant transformation is extremely rare.

Supporting Evidence

  • Ancient schwannomas are rare tumors that can grow large before causing symptoms.
  • Malignant transformation of these tumors is extremely rare.
  • All patients in the study underwent successful radical excision of their tumors.

Takeaway

This study looked at three patients with a rare type of tumor in their abdomen. They all had surgery to remove the tumors, and none of them had serious problems afterward.

Methodology

Three cases of retroperitoneal ancient schwannomas were reviewed, focusing on diagnosis and surgical management.

Limitations

The study is based on a small number of cases, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.

Participant Demographics

All three patients were female, aged 60, 71, and 82 years.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1477-7819-7-12

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