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Neurilemmoma |
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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 (MeSH). |
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http://uri.neuinfo.org/nif/nifstd/birnlex_12603 |
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2007-10-05 |
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DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 5th ed, pp964-5 |
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| definition |
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 (MeSH). |
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Neurilemmoma |
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D009442 |
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2007-10-05 |
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Neurilemmoma |
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Neurinoma Neurilemmosarcoma Neurilemoma Schwannoma |
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May be benign or malignant. |
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