Schwannoma

Studies from C. Santiago and co-researchers in the area of schwannoma published

Published in Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly, September 26th, 2008

According to recent research from the United States, "Retrorectal tumors are rare and frequently present either incidentally or with vague symptoms. Schwannomas of the presacral region are one variant described as benign tumors of neurogenic origin."

"The ''ancient degenerative variant'' is uncommonly reported. We present the case of a 37-year-old man presenting with symptoms of left renal colic, impotence, and left trochanteric pain. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis showed a presacral mass with cystic changes and calcifications consistent with a schwannoma," wrote C. Santiago and colleagues.

The researchers concluded:...

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Source: Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly (2008-09-26)

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