Schwannoma of the breast

South Med J. 1996 Feb;89(2):238-9. doi: 10.1097/00007611-199602000-00018.

Abstract

Schwannoma arising within breast parenchyma is rare. We report such a case in a 50-year-old woman. The tumor, which measured 7 mm, is the smallest and the only mammographically detected schwannoma of the breast thus far reported. Clinicians should be aware that this benign tumor of breast may simulate a malignant neoplasm clinically as well as mammographically. A review of the international literature yielded 15 proven cases of mammary schwannoma. Recurrence after surgical excision has not been reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Cell Nucleus / ultrastructure
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurilemmoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Neurilemmoma / pathology*
  • Postmenopause
  • S100 Proteins / analysis

Substances

  • S100 Proteins