Laparoscopic Approach to a Case of Appendicular Schwannoma
Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology
;
: 302-306, 2010.
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em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-119619
ABSTRACT
Appendicular schwannoma is a rare tumor originating from Schwann's cells in the Auerbach plexus. The preoperative diagnosis is difficult because the clinical features are nonspecific, and it is mostly found accidentally via a radiologic image as a tumor, mimicking malignancy. We report a case of an appendicular schwannoma coexisting with an adenocarcinoma in the lung. A laparoscopic appendectomy was done with a clear resection margin, and the immunohistochemical staining showed positive S-100 protein, which confirmed the schwannoma. The patient also underwent a left upper lobectomy of the lung. The patient has been free of recurrence for the 6 months since the operation. The laparoscopic approach could be available for treatment of an appendicular schwannoma, thus avoiding an unnecessary laparotomy.
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Assunto principal:
Apendicectomia
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Apêndice
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Recidiva
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Adenocarcinoma
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Proteínas S100
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Laparoscopia
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Laparotomia
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Pulmão
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Plexo Mientérico
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Neurilemoma
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
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