Volume : 5, Issue : 3, March - 2016
Mesenteric Microcystic/Reticular Schwannoma: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Dr. Vinod K. Sawaitul, Dr. Shailendra G. Dhawane, Dr. Shashikant V. Dhoble
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<p> Background:- Microcystic/ reticular schwannomais a rare variant of schwannoma with a predilection for visceral locations including the gastrointestinal tract. Due to overlapping features with other tumors, unawareness of this tumor type may lead to diagnostic pitfalls. Case:- We here report a case of microcystic/reticular schwannoma arising in the mesentery of a 25-year-old female. The tumor was incidentally discovered by ultrasonography. Observations & Result:- An operation was performed and histological examination revealed a capsulated tumor composed of spindle cells with reticular pattern set within a myxoid stroma. Differential diagnoses were Extra gastrointestinal stromal tumor with myxoid change (EGIST), Microcystic/ reticular schwannoma, low-grade fiomyxoid sarcoma (LGFMS) and aggressive angiomyxoma (AAM). Immunohistochemically, the tumor cells were positive for S-100 protein which was consistent with a peripheral nerve sheath tumor. Conclusion:- Albeit very rare, Microcystic/ reticular schwannoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of mesenteric tumors. The awareness and knowledge about this tumor are needed to achieve the correct diagnosis.</p>
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Dr. Vinod K. Sawaitul, Dr. Shailendra G. Dhawane, Dr. Shashikant V. Dhoble Mesenteric Microcystic/Reticular Schwannoma: A Diagnostic Dilemma Global Journal For Research Analysis, Vol: 5, Issue : 3 March 2016