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Adrenal Schwannoma. Report of two cases.

Authors :
Arena V
De Giorgio F
Drapeau CM
Monego G
De Mercurio D
Capelli A
Source :
Folia neuropathologica [Folia Neuropathol] 2004; Vol. 42 (3), pp. 177-9.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Adrenal tumours are frequently incidental discoveries, and their therapy is a subject of controversial discussions. Herein we describe two cases of adrenal schwannoma discovered during autopsy. The accidental observation of two benign schwannomas of the adrenal gland on asymptomatic patients led to the hypothesis that the real frequency of this type of lesion was underestimated. Furthermore, the adrenal origin of the superior retro-peritoneum schwannomas represents a diagnostic hypothesis to be considered when the original structure of the neoplasia can't be established.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1641-4640
Volume :
42
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Folia neuropathologica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15535037