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Congenital plexiform schwannoma of the clitoris.

Authors :
Yegane RA
Alaee MS
Khanicheh E
Source :
Saudi medical journal [Saudi Med J] 2008 Apr; Vol. 29 (4), pp. 600-2.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Schwannomas are slow-growing nerve sheet neoplasms which are rarely found in the female genital system. In this article, we present a patient with Antony A congenital plexiform schwannoma of the clitoris. A 6-year-old girl was brought to our hospital with the history of a firm non-cystic clitoral mass from birth, which had been growing more rapidly during the previous year. The patient was scheduled for surgery. Histological studies revealed plexiform schwannoma of the clitoris post-operatively. Therefore, schwannoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of clitoral masses.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0379-5284
Volume :
29
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Saudi medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18382807