Neurilemmoma
A neoplasm that arises from SCHWANN CELLS of the cranial, peripheral, and autonomic nerves. Clinically, these tumors may present as a cranial neuropathy, abdominal or soft tissue mass, intracranial lesion, or with spinal cord compression. Histologically, these tumors are encapsulated, highly vascular, and composed of a homogenous pattern of biphasic fusiform-shaped cells that may have a palisaded appearance. (From DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 5th ed, pp964-5)
Year introduced: 1999 (1966)
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Tree Number(s): C04.557.465.625.650.595, C04.557.580.600.610.595, C04.557.580.625.650.595
MeSH Unique ID: D009442
Entry Terms:
- Neurilemmomas
- Neurinoma
- Neurinomas
- Schwannoma
- Schwannomas
- Neurilemoma
- Neurilemomas
- Schwannomatosis, Plexiform
- Plexiform Schwannomatoses
- Plexiform Schwannomatosis