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Research Paper | Medical Science | India | Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024 | Rating: 4.7 / 10
A Case Report of Unusual Anterior Chest Wall Schwannoma
Dr. V. Ramkamladhar, Dr. G. Dheeraj Kumar, Dr. K. Ravinder Reddy, Dr. A. Thanmayi
Abstract: A chest wall schwannoma originates from the Schwann cells of the intercostal nerves within the peripheral nerve sheath. Here, we delineate the presentation and imaging observations of a 65-year-old female patient displaying symptoms of cough, fever, and left-sided chest pain. Initial examination via plain chest radiograph revealed certain findings, prompting further investigation with a contrast-enhanced chest computed tomography (CECT) scan. This imaging modality uncovered a large well-defined, heterogenous, soft-tissue mass located in the upper part of the left hemithorax. Subsequent histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses of tissue biopsies from the lesion confirmed the diagnosis of schwannoma.
Keywords: Anterior chest wall tumor, Schwannoma, Neurogenic tumor, Posterior mediastinal mass
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024,
Pages: 1022 - 1023