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Intramedullary Melanotic Schwannoma
| Content Provider | SAGE Publishing |
|---|---|
| Author | Hoover, Jason M. Bledsoe, Jonathan M. Giannini, Caterina Krauss, William E. |
| Copyright Year | 2012 |
| Abstract | We present a case of an intramedullary melanotic schwannoma (IMS) of the thoracic spinal cord. To our knowledge, this is the seventh reported case of an IMS of the central nervous system. Schwannomas are benign nerve sheath tumors of neural crest origin composed entirely of well differentiated Schwann cells that typically occur in peripheral nerves. Both the intramedullary location and the melanotic component of the reported lesion make it exceedingly rare. We will present our case, theories as to the origin of these tumors, clues in radiographic identification, and current clinical follow-up recommendations. |
| Related Links | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.4081/rt.2012.e3?download=true |
| Starting Page | 7 |
| Ending Page | 10 |
| Page Count | 4 |
| ISSN | 20363613 |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | 4 |
| Journal | Rare Tumors (RTU) |
| e-ISSN | 20363613 |
| DOI | 10.4081/rt.2012.e3 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Sage Publications UK |
| Publisher Date | 2012-03-01 |
| Publisher Place | London |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | © 2012 SAGE Publications. |
| Subject Keyword | melanin schwannoma spinal cord neural crest |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Histology Oncology |
