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Title

Ancient schwannoma presenting as a thoracic mass

Authors

Muhammad Z Tahir, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Saulat H. Fatimi, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
S. Ather Enam, Aga Khan UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Department

Surgery

Abstract

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Ancient schwannoma is a rare variant of schwannoma, histologically showing atypical features that may result in erroneous diagnosis of a malignant tumor. There are only few reported cases in literature.

CASE DESCRIPTION:

We report a case of a 34-year-old man who was found to have giant mediastinal tumor. He underwent thoracotomy to remove the mass, which was proven to be ancient schwannoma on histopathology.

CONCLUSIONS:

Clinical and radiological findings are important aids for further consideration of surgical removal of these potentially respectable tumors with good outcome.

Publication ( Name of Journal)

Surg Neurol

Recommended Citation

Tahir, M., Fatimi, S., Enam, S. (2007). Ancient schwannoma presenting as a thoracic mass. Surg Neurol, 68(5), 534-536.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_surg_surg/187