Introduction: Pelvic schwannomas are rare, mostly benign tumors. They are usually asymptomatic until their massive growth compresses adjacent organs. We describe the case of a 53-year-old man with a pelvic schwannoma who initially complained of constipation and urinary retention. Areas Covered: We analyzed the clinical presentation, histopathology, diagnostic imaging tools, and the treatment options for pelvic schwannomas, compared with the few other cases reported in the literature. Expert Commentary: Pelvic schwannomas are masses that can grow to considerable size, producing symptoms over time. Due to their size and localization, surgery, although difficult, is the only available treatment.
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Giant Pelvic Schwannoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Vaccari S.;Buia F.;Cervellera M.;Tonini V.Supervision
2020
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Introduction: Pelvic schwannomas are rare, mostly benign tumors. They are usually asymptomatic until their massive growth compresses adjacent organs. We describe the case of a 53-year-old man with a pelvic schwannoma who initially complained of constipation and urinary retention. Areas Covered: We analyzed the clinical presentation, histopathology, diagnostic imaging tools, and the treatment options for pelvic schwannomas, compared with the few other cases reported in the literature. Expert Commentary: Pelvic schwannomas are masses that can grow to considerable size, producing symptoms over time. Due to their size and localization, surgery, although difficult, is the only available treatment.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
