Schwannoma of the Lower Leg with Malignant Transformation. A Case Report
  • Oana Serban
    University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu Cluj Napoca
  • Laura Irina Poanta
    University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu Cluj Napoca
  • Florin Mihaileanu
    University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu Cluj Napoca
  • Daniela Fodor
    University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu Cluj Napoca

Keywords

Schwannoma, malignant transformation, MPNST, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor

Abstract

Background: Peripheral nerve sheath tumours are benign or malignant. Schwannoma is a benign peripheral nerve sheath tumour originating from Schwann cells that slowly grows eccentrically to the nerve axis. Malignant transformation of a schwannoma is rare.

Case presentation: A 73-year-old woman who presented to our medical service with other medical problems was diagnosed with a tumour of the lower leg (a small mass neglected by the patient for about 10 years). The ultrasound features of the tumour suggested it was a schwannoma. The tumour was resected and histopathological assessment revealed a schwannoma with areas of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour transformation.

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    Published: 2015-07-31
    Issue: Vol. 2 No. 5 (2015) (view)

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    Serban O, Poanta LI, Mihaileanu F, Fodor D. Schwannoma of the Lower Leg with Malignant Transformation. A Case Report. EJCRIM 2015;2 doi:10.12890/2015_000236.

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