DOI: 10.12890/2015_000236

Schwannoma of the Lower Leg with Malignant Transformation. A Case Report

Authors

  • 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

laurapoanta@gmail.com

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)

How to Cite

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Serban O, Poanta LI, Mihaileanu F, Fodor D. Schwannoma of the Lower Leg with Malignant Transformation. A Case Report. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2015 Jul. 31 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];2(5). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/236