Ancient schwannoma of vagus nerve mimicking hamartoma.
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Schwannomas arising from vagus nerve sheath are rare mediastinal neurogenic tumours. Schwannomas usually arise from left hemithorax. Unlike a hamartoma, radiologically, calcification is rarely seen in schwannomas. We present the rare case of an ancient schwannoma arising from vagus nerve sheath from the right hemithorax presenting with gross calcification.
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Neoplasias del Sistema Nervioso Periférico
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Calcinosis
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Adulto
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Hamartoma
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Neurilemoma
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En
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2014
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