Benign schwannoma of the pancreas

J Gastrointest Surg. 2005 Feb;9(2):288-90. doi: 10.1016/j.gassur.2004.09.057.

Abstract

Reported cases of intrapancreatic schwannomas have recently increased in the literature. However, none of these cases were diagnosed clearly as schwannoma preoperatively. We herein describe the clinicopathologic findings of a solitary benign schwannoma occurring in the head of the pancreas. Additionally, the differential diagnosis versus other cystic- and solid-appearing pancreatic masses is briefly discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurilemmoma / diagnosis*
  • Neurilemmoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Neurilemmoma / surgery
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / surgery
  • Radiography