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Eshraghi M, Alavi S M, Fallah H, Atarod M H, Fallah H, Ataie M, et al . Intra-Thoracic Schwannoma: Case Report of an Unexpected Diagnosis in an Unsuspecting Patient. J Vessel Circ 2024; 5 (1) :21-26
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Mohsen Eshraghi 
, Seyed Mojtaba Alavi * 1, Hosein Fallah , Mohammad Hosein Atarod , Hosein Fallah , Mohammad Ataie , Farbod Eshraghi , Enayatollah Noori , Maliheh Rezaei Nayeh
, Seyed Mojtaba Alavi * 1, Hosein Fallah , Mohammad Hosein Atarod , Hosein Fallah , Mohammad Ataie , Farbod Eshraghi , Enayatollah Noori , Maliheh Rezaei Nayeh
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Introduction: Schwannoma is a rare benign neoplasm of neural cells originating from Schwann cells. It is mostly asymptomatic but can cause other distracting symptoms. In this report, we discuss a rare case of intercostal schwannoma presenting with asthma.
Case presentation: A 65-year-old female, with a history of asthma from 12 years ago, was referred to a hospital due to worsening shortness of breath. On the chest x-ray, a round large mass was seen in the right lung. The computed tomography of the chest demonstrated a large well-circumscribed mass. The patient was transferred to our hospital for surgical removal of the mass. After thoracotomy, a huge solid mass, 20×10×10 cm in size, was removed. Histological examination showed an intercostal nerve schwannoma. She passed an uneventful recovery period and her asthmatic symptoms resolved.
Conclusion: Our case is a further demonstration that intercostal Schwannoma can have an unusual presentation. If left undiagnosed and untreated, these tumors may lead to long-term medical issues.
Case presentation: A 65-year-old female, with a history of asthma from 12 years ago, was referred to a hospital due to worsening shortness of breath. On the chest x-ray, a round large mass was seen in the right lung. The computed tomography of the chest demonstrated a large well-circumscribed mass. The patient was transferred to our hospital for surgical removal of the mass. After thoracotomy, a huge solid mass, 20×10×10 cm in size, was removed. Histological examination showed an intercostal nerve schwannoma. She passed an uneventful recovery period and her asthmatic symptoms resolved.
Conclusion: Our case is a further demonstration that intercostal Schwannoma can have an unusual presentation. If left undiagnosed and untreated, these tumors may lead to long-term medical issues.
Type of Study: case report |
Subject:
hematology
Received: 2024/10/2 | Accepted: 2024/10/27 | Published: 2024/12/30
Received: 2024/10/2 | Accepted: 2024/10/27 | Published: 2024/12/30
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