Giant pelvic Schawannoma
A case report.
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Copyright (c) 2023 Héctor Montes Lainez, Guido Panchana Eguez, Kevin Albuja, Pamela Vega
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33821/713Keywords:
Neurilemmoma, Surgical Oncology, Schwannoma, Neurilemma, Schwann CellsAbstract
Introduction: Schwannomas are tumors derived from Schwann cells that can occur anywhere in the body economy, and their location is unusual in the pelvis (1 to 3%). With torpid presentation and varied symptoms about the site they occupy. Its treatment is based on surgical resection.
Clinical case: We present the case of a 21-year-old man with pelvic pain for four months.
Diagnostic workshop: Images show a mass that occupies the entire pelvis; this is removed and revealed as a histopathological diagnosis. Mesenchymal neoplasm compatible with schwannoma.
Conclusion: In conclusion, these tumors are rare, and the pelvic location is very infrequent; their removal becomes curative and must be performed promptly.
