Title | Schwannoma of the breast. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1996 |
Authors | Gultekin SH, Cody HS, Hoda SA |
Journal | South Med J |
Volume | 89 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 238-9 |
Date Published | 1996 Feb |
ISSN | 0038-4348 |
Keywords | Breast Neoplasms, Cell Nucleus, Female, Humans, Mammography, Middle Aged, Neurilemmoma, Postmenopause, S100 Proteins |
Abstract | Schwannoma arising within breast parenchyma is rare. We report such a case in a 50-year-old woman. The tumor, which measured 7 mm, is the smallest and the only mammographically detected schwannoma of the breast thus far reported. Clinicians should be aware that this benign tumor of breast may simulate a malignant neoplasm clinically as well as mammographically. A review of the international literature yielded 15 proven cases of mammary schwannoma. Recurrence after surgical excision has not been reported. |
DOI | 10.1097/00007611-199602000-00018 |
Alternate Journal | South Med J |
PubMed ID | 8578360 |
Related Faculty:
Syed Hoda, M.D.