Laparoscopic resection of a retroperitoneal degenerative schwannoma: a case report and review of the literature

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2008 Feb;18(1):121-3. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0b013e3181581fab.

Abstract

Degenerative schwannomas are rare benign tumors. The patient presented in this case report complained of a dull left upper quadrant pain for several months. A computed tomography scan revealed a low-density lesion at the level of T12. The lesion was laparoscopically resected and pathologic examination revealed a degenerative schwannoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Disease Progression
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Neurilemmoma / immunology
  • Neurilemmoma / physiopathology
  • Neurilemmoma / surgery*
  • Retroperitoneal Space