Breast Schwannoma. (9th February 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dialani, Vandana; Hines, Neely; Wang, Yihong; Slanetz, Priscilla
• Other Names: Satoskar A. R. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in medicine. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-02-09
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Case Reports; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1155/2011/930841
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9627

Abstract

Abstract : Schwannomas arise from Schwann cells of the peripheral nerve sheath. The most common locations include the head, neck, and extensor surfaces of the extremities. Intramammary schwannomas are very rare and account for only 2.6% of schwannomas. A review of the English literature reveals 27 such cases of breast schwannoma. In this paper we describe another such rare case.