Schwannoma of the breast.

TitleSchwannoma of the breast.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1996
AuthorsGultekin SH, Cody HS, Hoda SA
JournalSouth Med J
Volume89
Issue2
Pagination238-9
Date Published1996 Feb
ISSN0038-4348
KeywordsBreast 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.

DOI10.1097/00007611-199602000-00018
Alternate JournalSouth Med J
PubMed ID8578360
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