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KMID : 0352120190340010046
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Journal of Kyung Hee University
2019 Volume.34 No. 1 p.46 ~ p.49
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Primary Schwannoma of the Chest Wall: A Case Report
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Kim Hong-Gyun
Yi Jae-Woo
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Abstract
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Schwannoma is one of the most common benign tumors of the nerve sheath. Most common locations are flexor surfaces of the extremities, neck, mediastinum, retroperitoneum, posterior spinal roots, and cerebellopontine angle. Schwannoma occurs very rarely on the chest wall. Here, we have a case of chest wall schwannoma, which presented as incidentally detected chest wall tumors. Schwannoma, being a slow growing benign tumor, is incidentally detected on chest imaging done for vague complaints. Computerized tomography (CT) scan supports the diagnosis of schwannoma and is essential to assess the extent of the tumor. Treatment of choice is surgery, thoracoscopic approach is preferred.
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KEYWORD
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Schwannoma, Chest wall, Thoracoscopic approach
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