Malignant Schwannoma of the Esophagus: A Rare Case Report
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
;
: 63-66, 2016.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Neurogenic tumors are the most prevalent tumors of the mediastinum, and schwannomas are the most common type of neurogenic tumor. Primary neurogenic neoplasm of the esophagus is uncommon and malignant schwannoma of the esophagus is extremely rare. We report a case of a 27-year-old female presenting with dysphagia and palpitations who was found to have a lobulated tumor in the mediastinum that was compressing the esophageal lumen. The tumor was successfully treated surgically without recurrence. The final diagnosis, on histopathological examination of the specimen, was malignant schwannoma.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Recurrence
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Deglutition Disorders
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Diagnosis
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Esophagogastric Junction
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Esophagus
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Mediastinum
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Neurilemmoma
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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